Richard Edward Cantone, 67, Minot, died Monday, July 16, 2018 in a motor vehicle accident near Ray, ND.

Rick was born May 25, 1951 in Montrose, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul and Frances (Benio) Cantone. He was raised and educated in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1969. He enlisted with the US Air Force and honorably served his country for four years with stints at Minot Air Force Base and Guam during that time.

Rick was united in marriage to Andrea Christman on September 23, 1977. They have resided in Minot, where he had been employed for nearly 15 years with Farroh Roof Truss Company and the past 29 years as a driver for Farstad Oil Company in Minot.

Rick was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. He was an avid hunter and #1 fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved spending time with his family and caring for their horses. He was well known for spending time on his tractor and keeping his lawn well manicured. He also enjoyed being an over the road trucker, hauling fuel for Farstad Oil Company.

Rick's loving family includes: his wife of 40 years, Ann; children, Paul (Melissa) Cantone, Minot, Chad (Elizabeth) Cantone, Moorhead, MN, Chase Cantone, Tulsa, OK & Patricia Cantone and her friend, Martin Jackson, Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Kaden, Bailey, Riley, Gianna & Rowan Cantone; brothers, Bill Cantone of Bella Vista, CA, Thomas Cantone of Montrose, PA, Joe Cantone of Montrose, PA, Mary Brooks of Falls, PA, Dorothy Caines of Grand Rapids, MI, Toni Cantone of Montrose, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Taylor Ann Cantone, Carter James Cantone; siblings, Paul Cantone, Jr., Rose Patrick James; mother in law and father in law, Dorothy and Admiral "A.J." Christman.

Mass of Christian Burial : Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in St John The Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service : Friday, July 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in St John The Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation : Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot and Friday from 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. in the church.
Interment : Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.