Richard C. Purdy age 54 a life long resident of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2015. Richard was born August 21, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, beloved husband of Joann, dear father of Ian and Aaron Purdy. Richard was predeceased by his parents, the late John and the late Patricia Purdy. Brother of Judith (John) Luca, Philip (Teri) Purdy, the late Lynn Purdy and the late Laura Purdy, uncle of Kirk and Craig Luca. Visitation will be held on Friday July 24th, 2015 from 3- 8p.m. with funeral services on Saturday, July 25th, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.