Richard was born September 14, 1963 in Syracuse, New York to Richard Bittel, Sr. and Evelyn Fisher Bittel. His mother precedes him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Bittel; his father, Richard Bittel, Sr. of E. Syracuse, NY; one son, Alexander Bittel (Kiley) of Huntsville, AL; one daughter, Gabrielle Bittel (Cody) of Chesapeake, VA; one brother, Daniel Bittel (Kim) of Liverpool, New York; one sister Nancy Bittel (Tom) of Hannibal, NY; three grand kittens and one grand puppy. He is also survived by a large, dysfunctional but loving family of in-laws.
Richard worked at Jacobs Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL. Richard was an avid fisherman, diehard Washington Commanders and Buffalo Sabres fan. He also enjoyed playing guitar and Rush and listening to all kinds of music.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.