He passed away peacefully at Asterion Acres in Tucson on November 12, 2026.
Richard was preceded In death by his parents and his sister Barbara Kopsky.
He is survived by his sister Susan Stearns (James) and his nephews Jeff Kopsky (Angela) and Chris Kopsky (April).
He is also survived by his cousin Greg Sendlak (Kamala) and several other cousins.
Richard was a huge fan of western movies and books.
A funeral mass for Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Tucson. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
