Richard A. Veil, age 75, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born July 20, 1946 in Spangler, PA son of the late Charles H. Veil, Sr. and Ellen Bengel Veil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Veil, Jr.
Richard was a graduate of Northern Cambria High School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and served with the Pennsylvania State Police until his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary Nativity Roman Catholic Church. Richard served in the United States Army Reserves and was a member of the AMVETS Post #103.
Left to keep Richard’s memory alive are his loving wife of 53 years, Loretta Roman Veil of Uniontown; daughters, Julianne Lange and husband Jason of Philadelphia, PA and Kristen Dorward and husband Michael of Allentown, PA and four grandchildren, Violet Lange, Aiden Dorward, Ella Dorward and Mackenzie Dorward.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA., where friends will be received on Sunday, June 12th from 2 until 4 pm and 6 until 8 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Richard’s life will be held on Monday, June 13th at 10:00 am at St. Mary Nativity Roman Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Nativity Roman Catholic Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401.
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