Richard H. Mueda Sr., age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on September 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Whittaker) Mueda.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Mary (Silva) Mueda.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his family most, but he also enjoyed refinishing furniture, gardening, online gaming and being outside.
Besides his loving wife Kathleen of 56 years, he is survived by his children; Richard Mueda Jr., and wife Anne, Justine Snyder, Fay Guarino, Michelle Mueda, sisters; Lorraine Rose, Linda Mueda, Patricia Pacheco, Cynthia Mello and husband Donald, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Louis Mueda Jr.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 4 to 7 pm with a funeral service beginning at 7pm in the chapel of the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton.
Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to; Special Olympics Attn: Web Gifts 1133 19t Street NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036-3604 in Richard’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
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