Dr. Richard Maioriello

Dr. Richard P. Maioriello,

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. He was born Mar. 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Gesumino and Angelina (Del Rossi) Maioriello. Richard retired as a “bird” Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after also having served in the U.S. Navy. As a fighter and photo pilot, and where he became an Aerospace medicine physician. He then retired from his private practice as an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist and currently was working in Veteran Evaluations for military service members.

Preceded in death by his son, Gabriel Maioriello, two sisters, Jacqueline and Rosemarie, and two brothers, Joseph and Gabriel. Survived by his wife, Susan (Hemenway) Maioriello; three daughters, Angela, Suzana, and Jenevra Maioriello; one son, Richard Jr; and two grandchildren, Rachel and Gabriel Maioriello.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Wednesday May 20th at 11am. A Celebration of Life will be held at the MAPS Air Museum on Sunday June 7th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the main hangar. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. We warmly invite everyone to join us in honoring and celebrating a life well lived. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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