Richard W. Dean
On October 2, 2026, with his family by his side and 70s rock playing in the background, Richard W. Dean of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 59.
Rich was the father of Amanda, Colleen, and Richard Dean, son of Linda Margaret Dean-Bozena (Bell) and the late Richard Albert Dean, Husband to Kathleen Dean (Sheahan), and uncle, nephew, cousin, a dearest friend to many more. Rich grew up in the Drexelwood section of Levittown, PA, alongside many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
He attended high school at Bishop Egan Catholic High School, where he met many of the best friends his still has today. Rich made a name for himself a wrestling champion during his high school years before graduating in 1985. He attended West Chester University where he played rugby, was the life of every party, and eventually met his future wife, Kathy. In 1989, he graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, and went on to complete his Masters in Business Administration. In 1992, Rich and Kathy married on a beautiful day at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Philadelphia, PA.
Rich spent his years working in various sectors of the City of Philadelphia. Graduating from college, he worked as an inspector for L&I, then moved on to work under the administration of Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell in the Managing Director’s office. In 2000, Rich began work as an Electrical Inspector and co-founded United Inspection Agency, which he share ownership in for nearly twenty years. Rich was proud of his work, especially his Lincoln Financial Field project and could draw you a map of the entire City of Philadelphia, just from memory.
As proud as he was of his work, Rich was even more proud of his family. From coaching Colleen’s soccer and Richard’s baseball teams, to visiting Amanda out in Pittsburgh, Rich’s greatest joy was his children. As a season ticket holder and the Phillies’ biggest fan, he often picked the kids up early from school to drive them down for afternoon games at Citizens Bank Park. He loved family beach days, always until the sun had set. He loved chocolate, and ice cream, horse races and of course, golf. Rich was a hobbyist at heart, but his most favorite hobby of all was simply sitting at a bar, having a drink with the people he loved most.
Family and friends are invited to attend Richard’s visitation and funeral on Friday October 9th, at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church 13301 Proctor Rd, Phila., PA 19116. You may visit and comfort Richard’s family from 10:00 am – 11: 30 am. There will be a funeral mass starting at 11:30 am. Further arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Purple Heart Foundation https://purpleheartfoundation.org/donate, and/or the Ashburn-Kalas Foundation. https://ashburnkalasfoundation.org/donate.
My great friend. Good bye. We'll meet again someday. Loved you. So sorry Kathy and family. Gary
Im so sorry for your families loss. He will be missed. He was a great guy and the life of any party. He loved his family especially his children and he was very proud of his children. He always had a smile on his face no matter what and made everyone laugh. I will miss you my friend. Rest in paradise.
My somcere condolences to Rich'a family in their time of loss. Knew Rich from Bishop Egan. We had the same homeroom all four years. Rest in Peace...
So so sorry. Thoughts and prayers to Rich and his family. Rest In Peace
Rich you were not only my friend you were my brother. Rest in peace.
I am so sad to hear about Richards passing. I knew him at Egan. He was a great guy. I wish his family the best in this troubled time. May god help you in this time of sorrow. Dan caruso
At some point in your life you start to read obituaries. Rarely do they capture the person completely because they simply cannot. In a few brief words even a stranger would know this man having read this - and Rich never met a stranger - to him we were all just future friends. We met at 15 yrs old and spoke monthly the rest of our days. That about says it all. We laughed while telling all the tales to each other this summer once again on the beach. But I have great news - Rich isn’t gone - he just went on to meet another friend. Peace my brother.
At some point in your life you start to read obituaries. Rarely do they capture the person completely because they simply cannot. In a few brief words even a stranger would know this man having read this – and Rich never met a stranger – to him we were all just future friends.
We met at 15 yrs old and spoke monthly the rest of our days. That about says it all. We laughed while telling all the tales to each other this summer once again on the beach.
But I have great news – Rich isn’t gone – he just went on to meet another friend. Peace my brother.
I am so sad to hear about Richards passing. I knew him at Egan. He was a great guy. I wish his family the best in this troubled time. May god help you in this time of sorrow. Dan caruso
Rich you were not only my friend you were my brother. Rest in peace.
So so sorry. Thoughts and prayers to Rich and his family. Rest In Peace
My somcere condolences to Rich’a family in their time of loss.
Knew Rich from Bishop Egan.
We had the same homeroom all four years.
Rest in Peace…
Im so sorry for your families loss. He will be missed. He was a great guy and the life of any party. He loved his family especially his children and he was very proud of his children. He always had a smile on his face no matter what and made everyone laugh. I will miss you my friend. Rest in paradise.
My great friend. Good bye. We’ll meet again someday. Loved you. So sorry Kathy and family.
Gary
So sorry for your loss Great guy he will be missed
So sorry to hear about Rich , missed him when he left United, RIP
So sorry to hear about Rich.
Missed him when he left United.
RIP
Sorry to hear I worked with him for 6 years stand up guy very funny my condolences to the family
Collen, we are so Sorry for you loss Our prayers are with you and your family!
I Love you Richard W. Dean
I didn’t know the Gentlemen, All I knew he was Collen’sFather.He sounded like a Great guy. Sorry for your loss.
Richie is a great man who will be sorely missed. A man of his word, a loyal friend always willing to help. Rest in peace my friend, but not the last time we will see one another! Blessings to your family!
I was introduced to Richie in the mid-nineties by mutual friends. Needless to say, it registered as an instant friendship. Richie was affable, easy to chat and connect with, and a quality beer drinking partner. Our friendship stood the test of time, and will endure in spirit on the go forward. Love ya man, and not the last time we will see one another.
I was Rich’s next door neighbor in Drexelwood for 7 years and then moved away. We just found each other after 50 years and I was able to visit with him in SC and NJ. It was so great seeing him! I was blessed to have known him, he was a wonderful man. I am so sorry to hear about his passing and will be praying for his family. RIP Richie, you will be misssed.
Richie was my first childhood hero and someone who always looked out for me growing up. He lived life to the fullest and never failed to bring a smile to those around him. I will always cherish the memories we shared and the impact he had on my life. You will be deeply missed, brother.
Our sincere condolences to the to the family.