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Sandusky, OH 44870
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Richard Eugene "Dick" Ginty of the Arbors in Clyde passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2014 at Bellevue Hospital.
Dick was born on July 26, 1960 in Sandusky to the late John G. and Shirley M. (Ermatinger) Ginty.
Dick attended Sandusky High School and completed his high school education through alternative education and was awarded a General Education Diploma. He was a member of Bellevue Assembly of God Church, where his brother, John P. Ginty is Pastor. He was active in the Bible Study Group and other church activities. Dick had many passions including sports (Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians), Rock and Roll Music (he knew all the songs and artists, which he used to win many prizes on radio and internet game shows), and a voracious user of the internet (movies, contests, coupons, etc.). He was known for his generous nature often treating fellow nursing home patients to pizza and Pepsi, sandwiches from McDonald's, coupons he felt they could use. He confirmed his generous nature at the end of his life by being an Organ Donor.
Dick had a great love for his family who he kept in touch on a regular basis via Google Voice, Skype, emails and his famous letters.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters; Mary Jo (Costello) of Long Beach, CA, John (Jodi), Bellevue, OH; Carol (Dan) Geist, Boxborough, MA; Patti (Mike) Bunt of Louisville, KY; Bill, Farum, Denmark, Joe (Norah), Lancaster, OH and Mark (Bronwyn), Gahanna, OH and special nephew, Tony (Scotia) Delpercio of Vickery. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Don in June 2013.
The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to Mark Zidion and the staff of the Windhaven Homes in Youngstown, Ohio and the staff of The Arbors in Clyde, Ohio for the care they provided to Dick over these past years.
Friends may call on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 3 to 7p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Friends may also call Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10 a.m. until time of memorial services at 11:00 a.m. at Bellevue Assembly of God Church located at 770 Kilbourne Street; Dick's brother, the Rev. John Ginty, will officiate. Committal services will be held immediately following the memorial service at Calvary Cemetery in Sandusky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Assembly of God Church 770 Kilborne St. Bellevue, OH 44811.
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