Richard Agostini

Richard Andrew Agostini age 65, of Erie, passed away quietly on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, PA on June 10, 1052, a son of the late Andrew and Rose Sabatini Agostini.

He was a 1970 graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie and worked in California as a machinist with Hughes Aircraft for many years. Richard was a great fan of the LA Lakers, the Raiders, and the Cleveland Indians. He was also known for being an excellent chef and loved cooking. He enjoyed music and golfing and was an animal lover (especially cats).

Richard is survived by his former wife and best friend Pam Agostini along with two brothers-in-law, John Mikotowicz (Karrie) of Medford, NJ and Tim Mikotowicz (Shelly) of Erie. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also remain.

Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 602 West Tenth St., Erie, PA 16502 on Saturday, from 5:00 pm till the time of services there at 7:00 pm with Father Mike DeMartinis officiating.

Memorials may be made to; The American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38^th Street, Erie, PA 16508, ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10^th Street, Erie, PA 16511, The Humane Society of North West PA, 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506, Cathedral Preparatory School, 225 W. 9^th Street, Erie, PA 16501, or to Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center, 5439 W. Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16505.