Richard Joseph Pulcino

April 16, 1950-May 6, 2026

Richard Joseph Pulcino, 76, of Hollidaysburg, passed way Wednesday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona the son of the late Amerigo and Ellenor (Villano) Pulcino.

He married Camille JoAnn (Ruscito) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church April 20, 1974.

He is survived by his wife and siblings: Marie Pulcino, Christine Schriar (Ron), and William Pulcino (Beverly); sister-in-law, Sharon Byrne (Michael); nieces and nephews: Michelle Trompeo (Stefano), Tyler Pulcino, Bridgid Byrne (Michael), Katlyn Snyder (James), and James Byrne (Rachel); and many great nieces and nephews.

He was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and was an avid and talented football player. Rick then graduated from Penn State University with an associate degree in Engineering in 1973.

Rick worked for PennDOT for 35 years, retiring as a Roadway Manager Service Coordinator in 2005. He was a lifetime member of the American Society of Highway Engineers.

He was a football fanatic, not only a big Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fan, but a passionate coach for many years at Bishop Guilfoyle and Hollidaysburg Catholic.

Rick was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

Rick was very active at the Hollidaysburg YMCA and was involved with their Biddy League and was a weightlifting trainer. He often did volunteer work with Sister Paula Delgrosso.

He enjoyed working out in his yard and doing home improvement projects, but he loved to cook and go out to eat as he was very much a “foodie”. Rick was an animal lover, and trained and owned many beloved dogs, especially his Teddy.

Rick was incredibly giving and supportive, intentional and constant; he will be greatly missed and remembered by all that knew and loved him.

Friends will be received from 2-5 pm on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday, May 11, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 with Fr. Alan E. Thomas, celebrant.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions be made in Rick’s memory to: St. Vincent de Paul Food for Families, 2201 Union Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601, American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.