Richard Marino Crish

Youngstown - Richard Marino “Rich” Crish, 92, of Youngstown passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024 at Austintown Healthcare.

Rich was born on November 6, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Anthony and Mary (Presciano) Crish.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and went on to serve in the United State Army during the Korean War. Rich achieved the rank of Seargent and served in the 8th Armored Division – 9th Corps as a 155 Self Propelled Gun and Tank Operator. For his service, he was awarded an honorable discharge.

After returning home, Rich began work for General Motors in Lordstown. He retired as a Millwright after 30 years.

Outside of work, Rich enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing Motorcycle. He was an avid NASCAR fan and served as an usher at the Daytona 500 for many years. Rich enjoyed taking trips to Florida with his family and, most of all, cherished the time he spent with he loved. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Rich will always be remembered by his wife of 65 years, Corrine (Martin) Crish of Boardman; children, William Crish of Georgia, Cheryl (Tom) Siegfried of Louisville, OH, Richard J. (Debbie) Crish, Edward T. (Robin) Crish, David A. (Linda) Crish, Nancy J. Dickson and Julie (Bruno) Capogreco; Grandchildren, Billy Crish, Joey (Heather) Crish, Lauren Siegfried, Beau Siegfried, Colleen J. (Dean) Chance, Paul R. Crish, Daniel C. (Dr. Kristen) Crish Madeline A. Crish and Emma J. Capogreco; great grandchildren, Mason, Beckett and Adalyn Crish and Charlotte E. Crish; siblings and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Rich was preceded in death by many siblings.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute during Memorial Calling hours on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 10am to 12 noon at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rich’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Arrangements are entrusted to the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

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