Richard Sustaita, 66, of Catawba passed away Wednesday February 8, 2023.
Richard was born June 30, 1956 in Amerillo, TX to Viola Jernigan Sustaita and the late Jesse Sustaita.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Sustaita.
Survivors include his wife, Heather Ward Sustaita of the home; son, Shane Christopher Ward and daughter, Victoria Faith Sustaita of the home; children, Nathan Sustaita, Rikki Hayes and husband Donnell, Jon Erick and wife Tanya, Dylan Marks, Andrew Long and wife Elizabeth, and Ryan Long and wife Annie.; grandchildren, Jahzara Hayes, Donnell Hayes, Jr., Darius Hayes, Jayden Dyer, Jacob Dyer, Noah Dyer, Madyson Dyer, Jaxon Dyer, and Abilynn Long; siblings Rachel Gonzales and husband Henry, and Annie Keneipp and husband Larry; mother and father-in-law; Christopher and Eva Ward; brothers and sisters-in law, Clayton Ward, Laurie Ward, and Kristie Ward; nieces and nephews, Clayton Ward, Jr., Christopher Ward, Elle Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Laken Ward, and David Pruitt; and primo, David Galiendo, Jr. and wife Andria.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Smyrna Church, Catawba, NC, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Rev. Jonathan Abernethy will officiate.
The family requests that no black be warn to the service, because this is a celebration of Richard’s life. Richard was also an eye donor, and because of this, two people gained sight.