Obituary for Eric "Ricky" W. Bailey
Eric “Ricky” W. Bailey, 76, of Dillsburg, PA and formerly of Waterford, CT died Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Gettysburg Hospital.
Born February 2, 1943 in Springfield, Mass. He was the son of the late Eric Wendell and Ruth (Cassells) Bailey. He was the husband of Anna (Kump) Bailey, of Dillsburg, PA to whom he was married to for 46 years.
Mr. Bailey worked as Republican Print Shop operator at the Capitol in Harrisburg for the House of Representatives. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and loved his dog Dandy.
In addition to his wife, Ricky is survived by his sister, Joyce Bailey-Clapsadle, of Waterford, CT, his nephew, Thomas A. Clapsadle, Jr. and his sons Michael and Mitchell, his nieces, Jennifer A. Kump, Jane M. Hardy, and his brothers-in-law, William A. Kump, Jr, of Orrtanna, PA and Dennis J. Kump, of Aspers, PA. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Anne Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 25 West High St., Gettysburg, PA with Fr. Daniel Mitzel Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA. Online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331.
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Born February 2, 1943 in Springfield, Mass. He was the son of the late Eric Wendell and Ruth (Cassells) Bailey. He was the husband of Anna (Kump) Bailey, of Dillsburg, PA to whom he was married to for 46 years.
Mr. Bailey worked as Republican Print Shop operator at the Capitol in Harrisburg for the House of Representatives. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and loved his dog Dandy.
In addition to his wife, Ricky is survived by his sister, Joyce Bailey-Clapsadle, of Waterford, CT, his nephew, Thomas A. Clapsadle, Jr. and his sons Michael and Mitchell, his nieces, Jennifer A. Kump, Jane M. Hardy, and his brothers-in-law, William A. Kump, Jr, of Orrtanna, PA and Dennis J. Kump, of Aspers, PA. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Anne Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 25 West High St., Gettysburg, PA with Fr. Daniel Mitzel Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA. Online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331.
Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
13
Aug
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Wednesday
14
Aug
11:00 AM
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
25 West High Street
Gettyburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery
West High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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