Richard Citarella a long time resident of Margate, FL. Passed away on Jan.17th 2019. He was 79 years old. He was born on February 21, 1939. He is the son of the late Rose and Nicolas Citarella. Richard graduated from Harrison High School in Harrison, NY. Richard served 4 years in the United States Army. On September 2, 1963, he married Theresa Feraco Citarella. His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, godfather, uncle and grandfather. Richard is survived by his son Richard Citarella Jr., Fiancée' Anamarie Di Pietro; daughter Michelle Hill, son-in-law Brian; five granddaughters; and his only brother Dennis Citarella. He is proceeded in death by his two brothers Ronald and Robert. Richard had a passion for good Italian food and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching the movies "A Bronx Tale" and "Grease". Inurnment will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12th 2019 at 11 am at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1500 S. State Rd 7, North Lauderdale, 33068. Family requests that all contributions be donated to ST. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.