RIchard Mark Palivoda

Richard Mark Palivoda Sr, age 68, entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2023, surrounded by his caring family.  He was born June 25, 1955, in Painsville, OH and grew up in North Royalton, OH where he met and married his high school sweetheart.  Richard expressed his love for his family through many years of hard work, generosity and ensuring they had a better life.  Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Shirley Palivoda and two brothers, Michael and Phillip.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen Palivoda (nee Kluender), daughters, Julie (Rob) Saylor-Bratsch, Tina (Gideon) Geer; son, Richard Palivoda Jr.; brothers, Joseph (Monica) Palivoda, Paul (Tory) Palivoda; proud grandfather to Alyson and Maira Saylor, Ava Bratsch, Max, and Ahna Geer; sister-in-law Kathleen Kluender; many nieces and nephews; adoring dogs Abby, Bella, Chloe and Dakota.

Out of respect for Richard’s wishes, the family respectfully requests to mourn privately.  As an avid dog lover, donations can be made to the Middleburg Heights Division of Animal Control in Richard’s name.   https://middleburgheights.com/police/animal-control/