Richard D. Christofaro, 77, of Allentown, died April 29, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Brenda (Wieder) Christofaro. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Julius and Rose R. (Dini) Christofaro.

He was the owner of Rick’s Custom Painting.

He is survived by his children, Richard, Jr., Lynna and her husband Earl Stansbury, Todd, Greg and Chris Gambler; sisters, Mary Baglini and Donna and her husband Gary Weaver; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Rosalie Gambler.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh County Special Olympics, 2200 Hamilton St., Allentown, 18104 or to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.