Richard M. Speciale Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard M. Speciale of Springfield, Missouri, born in Bronx, New York, who passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pietro Michael Speciale and Petrina Colletti Speciale; and his grandson Milo Keaton Blankenship. He is survived by: his children, Kay McTague (Tim) of Columbia, MO, Lisa Blankenship (Jon) of Forsyth, MO and Rick P Speciale (Kara) of Shawnee, KS.; his grandchildren, Makaila, Gabby McTague, Cody Blankenship, Savannah Lumley (Nick), Payton and Morgan Speciale; the mother of his children Sammy Speciale-Penland of Springfield, MO; his great grandchild Nash Neal Lumley; and his pet Oscar.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick's memory to the Alzheimer's Association – Greater MO Chapter, 11433 Olde Cabin Rd., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141 or to the Donations Coordinator, Missouri Department of Conservation, P. O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 or at mdc.mo.gov.
