Age 71, of Highland Park, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Beloved husband of 49 years of Dianna L. (Hohman-Phillips) Cervi; loving father of Christina (Thomas) Carlin and Richard N. Cervi, Jr.; cherished Pap of Abigail, Haley, Callie and Grady Carlin; son of the late Nazareth and Josephine (Plesia) Cervi; brother of Regina (Steve) Arch and Robert (Alice) Cervi; brother-in-law of Sharon Hohman and Ronald "Butch" (Jackie) Phillips, Jr.; uncle of Alex Cervi, Shelby (Michael) Werkmeister and Taylor (Rob) Ficorilli; great-uncle of Hilary Ficorilli; also survived by numerous neighbors and friends.

Richard was a dedicated City of Pittsburgh Forestry Division employee with over 39 years of service.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. and Monday, February 16, 2026 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Jude Parish, Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.