Richard J. Loy

Richard J. Loy, 82-Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully and in comfort, with his beloved wife Grace, by his side.

Richard was the son of the late Katherine Regina Loy (née McGary) and Guy Ephrom Loy. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Rapp (née Loy).

Born and raised in North Wales, Pennsylvania. Richard was a Hall of Fame graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1963. He earned a place winning every contest and capping it off as the PIAA State Discus Champion.

Following high school, Richard was drafted and served his country in Vietnam. Upon returning home, he began a career with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union, Local 1.

In 1971, Richard married Grace McLaughlin and began a new chapter in his life, also establishing Loy Construction-Quality Masonry. Their family grew when they brought two sons to fill the rooms of the home they constructed together in Blue Bell, PA. His dedication to volunteerism, community and craftsmanship were unmatched by his peers. Together they found simplicity and freedom skiing, sailing and refuge in the mountain cottage they built. The sand and sound of the ocean often beckoned them for many family vacations on Hilton Head Island.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Grace Loy (nee McLaughlin); son, Brian Michael Loy and wife, Cristy Lynn Loy (née Lentz); son and longtime caretaker, Christopher Loy and partner Ruby Aldridge. He also leaves behind grandsons, Thomas Lee Loy and newborn baby Loy.

A visitation will be held on Monday November 16th from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:30 A.M. at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Cedar and Clayton Streets, Wilmington. Burial will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064.