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Richard W. Muscatello of Wheatfield, NY, retired United States Air Force Colonel and former Vice President of Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and active in numerous civic and community organizations, went to God after a long battle with cancer on November 11, 2021, Veterans Day.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Josephine (Ferlito); a son Richard (Marie) of Orchard Park, NY; two daughters, Gail Ann (Rick) Gill of Boston, NY; Patricia of the Town of Wheatfield, NY; his grandchildren, Matthew (Chelsea) and Meagan Gill, Anne Muscatello (Packy) and Nicholas Muscatello; one brother, Albert (Nancy) Muscatello, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Rocco and Anna (Brusino) Muscatello and his brother, Julio (late Theresa) Muscatello.
Richard’s 33-year Military career consisted of a combination of active, reserve Air Force, and Air National Guard Duty, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He previously served as the Base Commander and Combat Support Commander of the Niagara Air Reserve Base. Richard was awarded two Meritorious Service Medals, an Air Force Commendation Medal, two Organization Excellence Awards, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, for his dedicated service to our country.
A native of Niagara Falls, he graduated from Niagara Falls High School, attended classes at Niagara University, graduating Magna Cum Laude from New York University’s Empire State College at Buffalo.
Active in his community, Richard was appointed Chairman of the Town of Wheatfield Planning Board, a position he held for many years. He also served on the Niagara County Planning Board as their Vice Chairman; and the Niagara Falls Water Authority. Richard served two three-year terms as President of the Wheatfield Republican Club. He was very involved with the Niagara Military Affairs Counsel and active in getting legislation passed to protect our airfield and base from encroachment. He retired from his volunteer avocations in 2021.
Richard was a faithful parishioner and Special Minister of the Eucharist with the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Church.
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 14 from 3 – 7 PM at MJ COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Monday at 10:15 AM, followed by Mr. Muscatello’s Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Military honors and entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will follow. The family asks to kindly wear a mask in the funeral chapel regardless of vaccination status. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.  

Family/Spouse: FERLITO, Josephine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GILL, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]