Richard Wilson, 72, of Wind Gap, PA, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.

Richard was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Herbert R. and Catherine Irene (Ryan) Wilson.

Richard was married to the former Loretta Cutugno, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage last July. He was a graduate of Deer Park High School, class of 1965; and received his Associates Degree from Statin Island College. Richard served in the US Coast Guard; receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and the First Coast Guard Good Conduct Award. He was an Insurance Claims Adjustor. Richard enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, traveling and  spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pen Argyl.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his sons Sean Wilson of Wind Gap, Brian Wilson and wife Lisa of Forks Twp.; brothers Herbert M. Wilson and wife Francine, Russell Wilson and wife Jane; grandchildren Tyla, Brady, and Addyson; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with an additional calling hour on Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am in St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA. 18072. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com .