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Richard Andrew Kavanaugh

Richard Andrew Kavanaugh, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2019 at his home in St. Helena, California.

He was born in Wilmington, DE to Gerard Kavanaugh Sr. and Ann Boys Kavanaugh. He graduated from St Edmond’s Academy, Archmere Academy and Colgate University. He played football on a championship team at Archmere, led by Joe Moglia, and was an Irishman through and through with his life-long love for Notre Dame football.

For 25 years, he was employed as a broker/consultant in environmental insurance.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jerry, Stephen and Michael. He is survived by his son Ryan, daughter Ann Marie (husband Sean Carlin), daughter Charlotte (husband Stephen Curtiss III), three grandchildren, brother Timothy, Aunt Audrey and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of his sister, Ann Marie, donations may be made to the Mary Campbell Center at 4641 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.

Funeral Services

Services and interment will be private.

Condolences

    Marie writes,
    Thinking of you all at this hard time. So sorry for your loss 🤗
    12/20/2019 11:26 pm
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    12/21/2019 04:16 am
    Karen & Will Zindel writes,
    We are so very sorry to hear about Rich.
    12/21/2019 06:04 am

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