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Richard Macchia Jr., 66, recently of Westville (originally of Gary/Merrillville), passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Richard, better known as “Rick” to all, was a proud graduate of Lew Wallace High School. He dedicated 30 years to working at U.S. Steel, ultimately retiring from the East Galvanizing unit. When he wasn’t working, he spent time becoming a very talented photographer. The focus of his art and of his free time became nature, as he loved to watch and photograph birds and wildlife.
Rick is survived by his niece, Christina (Willy) Swafford, and nephews, Daniel and Joseph Huber; great niece and nephew, Kody and Tori; his cherished partner, Liz Goudeaux, and her daughter, Sania; and many dear friends from the Mill and the neighborhood.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Susan and Richard Macchia Sr, and his sister, Debbie Huber.
Visitation will be from 4 PM until 8 PM with service at 6 on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Calumet Park Hobart/Portage Chapel (370 North County Line Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342). For more information, call 219-940-3791or visit mycalumetpark.com.
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We were longtime neighbors in GlenPark. How we loved the whole Macchia Family! We send our condolences to the family
Rich was a great friend and a wonderful human being. He always put a smile on my face and was a great hugger. I could never leave without my Rick Hug! He was fun to be around and he had a great sense of humor. I loved our lunches together, as Rick loved to try new places and new cuisines. He was also a wonderful cook and he is being missed so much. RIP my friend, until we met again.