Richard “Dick” Lee Veloni Sr., 82 years old, a resident of Aberdeen passed in Olympia, Washington Dec. 10, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, sibling and friend. He was born to Charles and Alice (Vessey) Veloni of Hoquiam. He worked as a baker at Swansons for 10 years and 35 years as a longshoreman, retiring in 2003 from Local #24.
He is survived by the love of his life and best friend Judy Veloni of Aberdeen. They were married 61 years plus. He is survived by his son, Richard Veloni Jr. (Mary) and their family; grandkids: Tesia (Wes), Brittany (Jeff) and Charles (Hannah), and great-grandkids: Mackinzie, Charlie, Hudson, and Jeremy. He is also survived by his daughter Gina Veloni (Ryan) and granddaughter Abby, siblings and their families; Bob Veloni (Linda), Joe Veloni (Suzie), Charlene Aukerman (John), Peggy Furth and brother in-law Doug Bates (Diane).
He was preceded in death by his brother Chuck Veloni, and brother-in-law David Bates and his great-grandkids Odin and Beau.
Dick loved being with family and friends, playing games, hunting and fishing, and Casino hopping with his wife Judy. They spent much of their time traveling back and forth along I-5 to be with their family, supporting their kids and grandkids in all their life and sporting activities. As an avid fisherman and hunter, he filled his walk-in cooler with all his critters. He enjoyed cleaning the deer and elk on his own, allowing a little help from the kids.
Additional local interests included rolling dice with his friends at 7 a.m. coffee and going to garage sales followed by hiding his finds in his own garage. He would also have to make room for the casino treasures acquired with Judy. He coached boys’ baseball; Pee Wee, Little League, and Babe Ruth and enjoyed 27 years as a Mariners season ticket holder.
His smile was contagious. He would do anything for anyone. You could always count on Dick Veloni. He is loved and will be missed by many.
Celebration of Life will be held on Jan. 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aberdeen Elks.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
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