Richard Noel Allen, 64, Sebastian

Richard Noel Allen, 64, died Jan. 24, 2012, in Chicago.

He was born in Greensburg, Pa., and lived in Sebastian for 10 years, coming from Roseboro, N.C.

He was a sales representative for J. Nichols and Associates in St. Petersburg.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the Navy.

As a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus member, district deputy, past grand knight and faithful navigator, he formed St. John of the Cross 4th Degree Assembly 3297.

He also served as a Special Olympics coach; was a member of the First, Second and Third Degree Team Knights of Columbus; coordinated the Chalice Program; coordinated the Wheelchair Program for the Knights of Columbus; coordinated Council 8009 St. Sebastian Rosary for Baptism program; served as coordinator of the Knights of Columbus Clam Bake participation; and coordinated the Knights of Columbus and American Legion Fish Fry.

Survivors include his wife, Julia F. Moore, of Sebastian; daughter, Julie Ann Braddock, of Sebastian; brothers, Robert Allen, of Pittsburgh and David Allen, of Greensburg, Pa.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Allen; and parents, Oran and Gwendolynn Allen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus For Special Olympics, 701 Capon Terrace, Sebastian, FL 32958.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian with the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard standing watch.

Military honors by American Legion Post 189 will start at 6:30 p.m.

A prayer service and rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.

Transfer to the McCauley Funeral Home in Youngwood, Pa., will be for final services and interment at Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.

A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.

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