Richard David Roskos went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024. He was born in Akron Ohio. He also lived in Dayton, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio. He relocated to Gainesville, Florida in 1995. He worked several jobs, including bellringer for the Salvation Army and front service associate at Publix supermarket.He married his wife, Catherine, in 2000. He enjoyed working with his hands and outside activities. His sense of humor was known to all who knew him. He loved to make people laugh and make them happy. He was a very kind and generous soul. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Justina Barton, and father, Richard, George Roskos. He leaves behind his wife, Catherine, and sister, Sofia McClean. In lieu of flowers, the family asks anyone wishing to contribute in his memory, to make donations to The Seeing Eye Inc., 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960 or onlineThe Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, Florida, on January 25 at 10 AM. The service will be followed by a brief reception and then graveside burial. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville 10900 SW 24th Ave Gainesville FL 32607 US Interment Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Forest Meadows Cemetery (Central) 4100 NW 39th Avenue Gainsville FL 32606 US 352-376-9552 Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528