Randall Joseph McAuley passed away suddenly due to natural causes on Dec.29, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Randy was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 30,1962 to the late Bernard Joseph McAuley and Judith McAuley. He is survived by his sister Amy Kerns (Kelly), brother Douglas (Fran), sister Kathleen Gaus (Jeff), 8 nieces and nephews, 2 Aunts, and 9 cousins. All of whom were a big part of his life.

Randy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where he attended Mount Lebanon High School, graduating in 1980 and took pride in establishing enduring and lifelong friendships with his high school classmates. He went on to Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1984 with a BA in Criminal Justice. He was also a lifelong member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Alumni Association.

Randy spent the next 35 years in Atlanta, GA working as a private investigator for various companies throughout the area and most recently EcoShredding. However, being a Peach Bowl volunteer for 34 years was the job he really loved. He was the Transportation Chairman from 2001 until the present. He spoke often about the wonderful people with whom he interacted every day during the annual Peach Bowl. They were his extended family. He was also involved in The Battle of Atlanta each year since 1986 where he served as the Security and Operations Manager from 1993 - present and spent time with other organizers who became lifelong friends.

In addition to his volunteer work and day jobs, he spent weekends at a friend's place he referred to as "the farm" where he spent many happy hours with friends enjoying life. Randy was a lifelong and passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His other interests included photography and fishing. He will be forever remembered for his renowned use of flip phones.

He will be missed by family, longtime friends and passionate volunteers he worked with throughout the years.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers contributions in his honor may be made to: Peach Bowl LegACy Fund at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for Childhood Cancer.