Richard Carver, 63 of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in Vero Beach, FL after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Richard is formerly from Baldwin, PA.  He was a proud 40-year member of Steamfitter Local Union #449.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a huge football fan.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents John M. Carver, Jr. and Jean R. Carver.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 9 years, Laura Carver, his son, Brian Smouse; two brothers, John M. (Janice) Carver, III, James (Sharon) Carver and a sister.  Rich will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and friends.  Rich will be remembered by all who knew him as a person full of love and laughter.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020, from 2:30 to 5 PM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 12 noon at St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach, FL.  Burial will be private.

The family suggests donations be made to VNA Hospice Foundation,  1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Online condolences may be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.