Richard Wile Obituary
RICHARD
Born July 7, 1944, died on Thursday, November 17, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a 1962 Valedictorian at Allderdice High School, graduated in 1966 from Princenton University's, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and in 1969 from Columbia University School of Law. Mr. Wile's impressive legal career included practicing law with Wall Street's prestigious law firm Hughes, Hubbard, and Reed, serving as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the southern district of New York, then as Chief of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorneys office in Atlanta, GA before returning to private practice in Pittsburgh. For the past several years Mr. Wile and his wife practiced law together as Wile and Norkus , P.C. An avid golfer and golf historian, Mr. Wile was a longtime member of Westmoreland Country Club. In 1992 Mr. Wile moved to Nevillewood, a golf course community. Mr. Wile was a founding member of The Club at Nevillewood where he enjoyed golfing with his many friends until shortly before his death. Mr. Wile is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Norkus; companion, Charlie; beloved parents, Marian and Robert S. Wile; brother, Jeffrey Wile; aunt, Edith Weiser; mother and father-in-law, Lucy and Ernest Norkus; brother and sister-in-law, George and Janet Norkus; nephews, Bradley and David Wile; niece, Lisa Norkus; and many other family members and friends. Visitation on Sunday at the BURTON L. HIRSCH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2704 Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill (412-521-2600) 1 1/2 hours prior to service (9:30 am to 11 am). Funeral service will follow at 11 am in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
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Joe Berwanger
December 12, 2005
Nancy,
I was saddened to read of your loss. My deepest condolences and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. I well remember your inner strength, your inherent bright outlook, and hope those qualities are helping you through your ordeal.
Joe
John Kripp
November 23, 2005
Dear Nancy
My deepest,having been through the same loss in February, please call if I can be of any help in your loss.
Michael Livingstone
November 21, 2005
Dear Nancy, We were so very sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. You have our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Michael Livingstone and family
Patti metosky
November 20, 2005
I was saddened to hear about Richard's death. My thoughts are with all of you. Patti Metosky
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Jeff Pollock
November 20, 2005
I was saddened to learn of Dick's passing. I was a huge fan of his when he was at WCC and Hess Reich: quite the golfer and lawyer. Please accept my condolences.
Gregory J. Jarosz
November 20, 2005
Nancy,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Wright
November 20, 2005
Jeffrey-
My deepest condolences go to you and your family at this difficult time. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers forever and always.
Barbara & Dennnis Duncan
November 19, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort in pleasant and loving memories.
Robin & Jake Smith
November 19, 2005
My husband and I would like to express our sympathy to the family of Richard Wile. We both work at The Club at Nevillewood and had the pleasure of knowing him as a member. I always enjoyed speaking to him about his dog, Charlie. Anyone who cares about an animal as much as he did, is a special person in our book. Robin and Jake Smith
Tom Livingston
November 19, 2005
Nancy;
Sorry I couldn't be there for the service but I want to epress my sympathy on your loss.
Eric Koter
November 19, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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