Richard J. Coradini

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Richard J. Coradini, affectionately known as Rick and uncle Ricky, passed away on October 21, 2026.

Rick was born on July 2, 1969, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard Coradini and the former Josephine “Ginger” Perry. 

He was a 1987 graduate of Girard High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University.

Rick was the manufacturing director at Summer Garden Foods (Lassonde). He enjoyed bowling, fishing, working out, woodworking, sports, and taking care of his home. A talented handyman and a true perfectionist, Rick took pride in everything he did. He was a people person who enjoyed making others smile and brought happiness to those around him.

Rick is survived by his mother, Ginger (Tony) Maiorana; his sister, Jill (Tom) Zidian of Poland; his niece, Jillian Zidian; his nephew, Tommy Zidian; his stepsisters, Dina (Ben) Barns of Columbus, Angela Bloniasz of Connecticut, and Joy Maiorana of Boardman; and his stepbrothers, Joe (Erin) Maiorana of Columbus and Tony Maiorana of Girard.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and his grandparents, James and Julia Perry and Rose and John Coradini.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road.

Prayers will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026, at the funeral home, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church in Poland. Rick will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center at give.akronchildrens.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. Family and friends are invited to visit www.higgins-reardon.com to share memories and condolences.