Richard Warren Petkoff

Richard Petkoff was born in Charlottesville, VA on April 7, 1956. He died unexpectedly at Sibley Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. As a final act of kindness, he gave the gift of life by organ donation. He was a man who cherished each day he had on this earth, celebrating it with love and compassion for others.

Richard retired from PEPCO after 33 years in 2013 as a senior transmission engineer. He was a licensed Professional Engineer. Since retiring from PEPCO, he worked as a Senior Transmission Engineer for TRC and most recently SEKo. Richard graduated Virginia Tech in 1979.

He is survived by his life partner Evelyn Suarez; his son Harry (Kelsi); his grandson Henry; his siblings Genelle Parra of Texas, Gregory Petkoff (Mary) of Ohio, and Susan Carter of Virginia and niece and nephews: Allison, Daniel (Natalie), Carl, Ryan and Jason.

He was preceded in death by his lovely daughter Lydia and niece Sarah Carter, his sister Ellen Smith and parents Leonard and Marian Petkoff.

A service celebrating Richard’s life will be held on June 8 at 2PM at St Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy, NW, Washington, DC to be followed by a gathering at the church to remember Richard.

In lieu of flowers, we welcome donations to your choice of the National Kidney Foundation, the ALS Foundation or National Public Radio.