Obituary: Richard Noel Allen
Richard Noel Allen, 64, of Sebastian, FL died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Allen was born June 25, 1947 in Greensburg, PA and moved to Sebastian ten years ago from Roseboro, NC.
He was a sales representative for J. Nichols and Associates in St. Petersburg, FL and a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Navy. As a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus member, District Deputy, Past Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator Mr. Allen formed St. John of the Cross 4th Degree Assembly #3297, served as a Special Olympics Coach, a member of the First, Second and Third Degree Team Knight's of Columbus, coordinated the Chalice Program, coordinated the Wheelchair Program for the Knight's of Columbus, coordinated Council 8009 St. Sebastian Rosary for Baptism program, served as coordinator of the Knight's of Columbus Clam Bake participation, and coordinated the Knight's of Columbus and American Legion Fish Fry.
Survivors include his wife Julia F. Moore of Sebastian; daughter Julie Ann Braddock of Sebastian; two brothers Robert Allen of Pittsburgh, PA and David Allen of Greensburg, PA; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Allen, and his parents Oran and Gwendolynn Allen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus For Special Olympics, 701 Capon Terrace, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Service: The family will receive friends 6-9 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian with the Knight's of Columbus Honor Guard stand watch. Military Honors by American Legion Post 189 will start at 6:30 PM. A Prayer service and Rosary service will begin at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Mass will celebrated 11 am, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Mr. Allen will be transferred to the McCauley Funeral Home in Youngwood, PA for final services and interment at Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian, FL. Condolences can be sent to www.seawindsfh.com.