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Randy W. Irwin Sr., 64, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Lutitia (Caswell) Irwin.
On May 25, 1985, Randy married Tina Kelly.
He is survived by his loving wife; three children: Randy W. Irwin Jr. (Justine), Chad M. Irwin Sr. (Amanda) and Danielle N. Irwin (Parker Allen) all of Altoona; five beloved grandchildren: Chad "CJ" Irwin Jr., Christian Irwin, Jaxon Irwin, Harrison "Harry" Irwin and Ava Allen; his adopted sons: Mike Renz (Kelsey) and Mike Wachter; lifelong friend, John Nagle; a brother-in-law, Harry Dodson (Trish); sister-in-law, Kathy Kyle; and a cousin, Christopher Gibson (Leslie).
Randy was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Irwin.
He was a 1980 graduate of Altoona Area High School and was a graduate of MTA Truck Mechanic School.
Randy was the owner of R&J Quality Services, worked at Norfolk Southern in the Juniata Shops and previously at F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Inc.
He was a member of the Hiram Lodge 616, Jaffa Color Guard and the Jaffa Shrine.
Randy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and going to their sporting events. He also liked driving his convertible, cooking on the grill and taking walks.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a Masonic service will be held.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Fred E. Hickok.
Interment will be held at Alto-Reste Park.
The family suggests that contributions be made in Randy's memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 (shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc).
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.