Richard James Hisley

Richard James Hisley, age 68, of Abingdon, MD passed away on February 10, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of John Edward and Mildred Anatasia (Bejvan) Hisley and devoted husband of Rosanna Polino Hisley. He was a Veteran of the Air National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Joppa, MD, where he was the coordinator of the “Friends in Faith” small-group, and involved in other ministries. Through the Ranger Rosaries ministry, he made rosaries for armed service members. He volunteered as a tax-preparer through AARP for four months yearly. He was the "Director of Transportation" for grandchildren, nieces and nephews, always willing to take a detour to McDonalds or, as those children became teens, Starbucks. A sender of countless “Santa” letters and birthday cards annually, he made sure that other people knew that they were important.

Mr. Hisley is survived by his wife, Rosanna; daughter, Jennifer H. Sklar and her husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Ethan and Rosanna Sklar; two brothers, Albert and Stephen Hisley; sister, Theresa Toni; nephews, Arden III, Mark, Joshua, Adam, and Jason; nieces, Lisse' and Kara; great nephew, Joseph; and great nieces, Emilia, Ava, Ivy, and Lyla.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hisley was preceded in death by brother, Edward Hisley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Closet c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 1100 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD 21085.