The many community organizations in which Richard
Constantine was active include the United Christian Church of California, the
California Area Chamber of Commerce, the California Area School District
Foundation and the Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services.
As his family prepared for the inevitable result of
Richard’s malignant brain tumor, they considered each of these worthwhile
organizations to receive the community’s expressions of sympathy and
appreciation for Rick. Each organization was important to Rick and seemed
appropriate to continue his legacy. The family ultimately chose to direct the
memorial contributions received after Rick’s death on February 3, 2002, to
create the Richard D.
Constantine Jr. Memorial Fund at
the Washington County Community Foundation. This permits his wife, Beverly, and
three daughters, Danielle, Lisa and Julie, to annually consider the charitable
cause to benefit from the fund, permitting all of Rick’s favorite causes to be
supported over time. And, more importantly, as each award is made, it will be
an annual remembrance of Rick and his many contributions to his community.
Rick, born on August 4, 1956 in Greensburg, is the son of Annamarie and Richard Constantine, Sr. He graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School and from St. Vincent College. He received an MBA from California University of PA. Rick was the Chief Executive Officer at Monsour Medical Center in Jeanette, PA when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
Click here for a list of grants awarded from this fund.