Richard Bullinger, Sr

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Richard Leo Bullinger Sr., 71, passed away June 16, 2011. He was born in Johnstown, PA and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 55 years. He served as a Marine in the Cuban Crisis, before retiring from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of the American Legion post 281 and St. Josephs Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and was always helping neighbors.

Preceded in death by his father, Leo; he is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 50 years; children, Kathy, Elizabeth, Richard Jr. and Thomas; grandchildren, Timothy, Nickolas and Tara; companion Star; mother Betty; and many other family members.

Friends may call from 9- 9:45 AM Monday June 20 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM the same day at St. Josephs Catholic Church 1761 2nd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. Father Marsick will be officiating, interment Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. The American Legion Charles Faust post 281 will give military honors. In lieu of other remembrances memorials may be made to Hospice of VNS 3358 Ridgewood Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333. Arrangements handled by Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 330-928-2147.