Obituary of Roy Edward Starr

Roy Edward Starr, age 76 of Acme, PA, Bullskin Township, died Sunday (12/22/2019) in the comfort of his home. Mr. Starr was born November 11, 1943 in Farmington, IA, the son of the late Roy and Gertrude Leffleur Starr. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Roy retired from Westmoreland Mechanical Testing as a Lab Manager. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Football Fan, hunter, fisherman, fly-tier and a zealous lover of classic and foreign cars. He was most devoted however to his loving family. Roy is survived by his loving family: his wife of 24 years, M. Bridget Gennaro Starr, his beloved children, Roy L. Starr of Jacksonville, FL, Daniel C. Starr of Pittsburgh, and Trudy A. Starr of Brooklyn, NY and by his four legged best friend and hunting companion, Libby Lu. He is also survived by his sisters, Grace Dorbeck and Helen Holland and beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Bruggeman. Family and friends will be received Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle Street, Mount Pleasant. Funeral Services for Roy will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM in the funeral Home, with Joan Duncan, Pastor Associate officiating. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, c/o UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550, in Memory of Roy Starr. “Go Hawks!” To offer an online condolence, please visit our web site at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com