Richard A. Byrne Jr.

Richard A. Byrne Jr., age 48, of Parkville, MD, formally of Joppa, died on October 16, 2009 at his home. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Richard Allen Byrne Sr. and Nancy Ruth Apking Byrne of Joppa, MD. He worked for Allstate Sheet Metal and was an avid football fan. He also played softball for many years and enjoyed camping.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving friend, Annette Morton of Parkville, MD; sisters, Linda R. Fox and husband, Jeremiah J., of Parkville, MD and Rebecca A. Wilhelmsen and husband, Pauli C., of Sunnyville, CA; and three nieces and one nephew, Rebecca and Ruth Fox, and Victoria and Pauli Wilhelmsen.

Those who desire may contribute to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 457, Joppa, MD 21085.