Obituary of Richard Provenzano

Richard Provenzano, 67, of Swedesboro, devoted husband and best friend of Patricia (Harrigan) Provenzano for 38 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Richard is also survived by two loving daughters Laura Whalley and Jennifer Moog, and her husband Brian, as well as his beloved grandchildren Jake, Kate and Shea Moog. He has also a brother,Lawrence Provenzano of Garden City, NY. Richard was proud to be member of the US Marine Corps, from which he was Honorably Discharged. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the eldest son of Lawrence and Marie Provenzano, who predeceased him. Richard was a resident of Howell for 22 years, before moving to Swedesboro 10 years ago. For over 20 years, he worked for the National Parks Service, a job he loved because it allowed him to work with his hands and be outdoors, two things he took great pleasure in. Rich loved learning about US History, enjoyed hearty debates about politics and, above all else, adored his family, especially his three grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 3 to 5PM and 7 to 9PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors. The funeral will begin on Wednesday at 9:15AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. A funeral service will be held at 10AM at The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.