[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 103 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. RICHARD A. MARSICO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2015

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Richard A. Marsico who passed away on June 6th, 2015. Richard was born 
to his loving parents Anthony and Mary Marsico on October 5th, 1934. 
Mr. Marsico was raised on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio. He 
graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953 and was inducted into 
the Woodrow Wilson Hall of Fame for his successful high school football 
career. Richard later graduated from the Ohio State University in 1958 
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
   Richard was later commissioned second lieutenant in the U.S. Army 
Reserves in 1958 and obtained the rank of captain during his service. 
He was honorably discharged in 1969. Mr. Marsico continued to work in 
the field of engineering with Engelhardt & Associates until 1968 when 
he formed his own firm, Richard A. Marsico & Associates. His firm 
helped expand prominent businesses, like General Motors and Packard 
Electric Plants which made our community more economically prosperous. 
Richard used his talents to contribute to the growth and prosperity of 
Youngstown by serving as the director of public works, the city 
engineer, as well as the chief building official and plan examiner. In 
1997, he was elected to the office of Mahoning County Engineer and 
served for four terms. He also served as the president of the County 
Engineers Association of Ohio, and won the Mahoning County Township 
Association's ``Excellence in Service'' Award.
   Richard was very hardworking and dedicated; he achieved many 
successes and was well-respected among his colleagues and throughout 
the community. On June 19, 1954 Richard married his high school 
sweetheart Shirlee Eckerle. After Shirlee's passing, Richard married 
Patricia DePizzo-Como on July 27, 2007. Richard is preceded in death by 
parents Anthony and Mary Marsico; wife, Shirlee; and his son Richard 
Phillip Marsico. He leaves behind his wife Patricia; sons, Martin and 
David; daughter-in-law, Nita; stepchildren, Michelle and Bryan; his 
wonderful grandchildren; and great-granddaughter, Mia. He is also 
survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Marsico and numerous nieces and 
nephews. Richard will be remembered for being a noble man of valor as 
well as for his professional accomplishments. I extend my condolences 
to his entire family. Our community is a better place to call home due 
to his great contributions and he will be dearly missed.

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