Richard D. Mayor
Richard D. Mayor, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 82.
Rich was born to Hungarian parents Julius and Rose Cserbak Mayor on December 8, 1935. He grew up an only child in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended St. Emeric’s and West Tech High School. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Trudy Kennelly. They were blessed with two adopted babies…Christopher in 1971, and Jennifer in 1973.
After serving his country in the United States Air Force, Rich worked as a railroad engineer for Penn Central, followed by Conrail, and finally retiring from Norfolk Southern in 2000.
Rich enjoyed reading, shooting trap and skeet, organic gardening on their little two acre farm, solitary time chopping firewood, and loved old movies and music. He was politically active, always writing letters (with Trudy’s editing) fighting for the underdogs and environmental issues. His humble faith was strong and he kept a list of people to pray for, which kept growing longer every day.
Rich is survived by his wife of 51 years, Trudy Mayor; his son, Christopher Mayor; his daughter, Jennifer Mayor Hirzel; and his very much-loved grandchildren: Nicholas, Chelsea, Mary, Michael and Joseph Hirzel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Rose Mayor.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at St. Mary of the Falls Church, 25615 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Vestibule entrance is the door on parking lot side) with a Memorial Mass to follow at 11:00 AM.
Burial will be private on another day for immediate family at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association for research. https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/
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Your family is in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. God Bless You.
Trudy, Chris and Jenny,
Prayers are being prayed for you. I am so sad that you have lost the love of your life, Trudy. Rich was a lucky fella.
Love to all the kids .
We’ll see you on Thursday
Pat and Ken
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Walt and Elaine
MY COLENDOLANCES TO THE MAYOR FAMILY. RICH WAS A GOOD FRIEND. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. BOB
My deepest sympathy to you, Trudy, and your family. May the love of family and friends sustain you in the next months and years. Love you, Friend.
Reds
Trudy my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I hope you find comfort in memories of your long and happy life with Rich.
Trudy I am so saddened by this news of your wonderful man, Rich.
You & Rich took me in, a stranger from Australia, to have a holiday in your home, I left knowing you & your wonderful family, Jenny & children, Chris & Mary Anne. I have such special memories of seeming to acquire an extra family. I left feeling like I had known you all for years.
I have very special thoughts of both you & Rich Trudy….Your friend for ever, love Dee
Sorry to hear about Rich’s passing. Many great memories of Rich and family back in our West Salem days!
So very sorry for your and your family’s loss. We loved Rich and we love you, Jenny and Chris. You and Rich were the best neighbors. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend his memorial. We will, however, be with you in thoughts and prayers.
I miss you already Dad. I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to live up to the example you set for me and make you proud. I love you.
I was so lucky to have you for a brother in law, Rich. And we both have Trudy to thank for that. You were always so good to me when I came over to spend a few days visiting. You even gave up your favorite recliner because you knew I loved it also and you wanted me to be comfortable. Such a super good guy! Time for you to rest in peace, Rich I will miss you and I love you!
Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
He was so sweet to me from the day I met him. I’ve heard such wonderful stories about him from his son, Chris Mayor.
i love you Daddy! thank you for all you gave to us.