Richard was born on July 1, 1939 in Buffalo, New York to Larry and Lucy LaDuca. This is where he grew up, resided and worked for Prudential Insurance for 28 years.
He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993 and worked at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. His greatest love was his family and friends whom he constantly kept in touch with daily to check on their well being.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Lucy LaDuca.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia; daughters, Dawn Wigand (Dean) and Kristal LaDuca; grandchildren, Ronni and David; sister, Mary Ann Gingello; brother, Larry LaDuca (Cathy); and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for Richard will be held at Palm Mortuary located at 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be an adult reception immediately following at Dreamer’s Bar & Grill on Windmill and Eastern.
