Richard A. Senecal, age 77, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Gulfport. He has been a resident of Gulfport since 1976. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 31 years of service and received two Purple Heart awards during his service in Vietnam. Mr. Senecal was a member of the American Legion Post # 0106.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen J. Senecal; and a son, Christopher Senecal.
He is survived by a daughter, Brenda L. Senecal; two sons, James H. Senecal and Romeo Senecal; five sisters, Rhea Senecal, Ruth Barnett, Rosemary Ofcarsik, Rita Senecal, Rhonda Smith; and five grandchildren, Michael Senecal, Richard Senecal, Robert Senecal, Christina Senecal, and Catheryn Senecal.
Services will be private. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge.