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Richard Knapick Obituary

Age 61, passed away on October 20, 2010 in Ontario, CA. He was the beloved husband of Melinda and father to Richard "Kyle" Knapick. He was born in New York, but resided in CA for 32 years and was currently living in Corona, CA. Richard was full of life and loved by everyone. He was a district manager for Electrolux Home Care Products. He handled 8 Western states. He loved his job and everyone loved him. He was told by his dealers that he was the "best rep" ever. He received many awards and was a top producer, teacher and friend to his colleagues. He is survived by his wife, Melinda and son, Richard Kyle Knapick, both of Corona; brother, Joseph (Judy) Knapick Jr. of New York; nephew, Joseph (Laura) Knapick of New York; niece, Jennifer (Nathan) Piercy of New York; niece, Rebecca (Chris) Hamlin of New York; nephew, Larry (Janelle) Hoskins of Florida and William Hoskins of New York; and sister, Veronica H. Knapick of Alaska. Visitation will be from 3pm to 8pm on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Green Hills Memorial Park. A service celebrating his life will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 South Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.


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Published by Daily Breeze on Oct. 26, 2010.

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Phyllis and Paul Berube

October 29, 2010

Dear Melinda and Kyle,
There are no words to express how sad we feel for you both. You have suffered such a great loss. Richard was a wonderful and loving person. We feel privileged to have known him.

Paul and I will be here for you anytime you need us. We love you both.

Lovingly, Phyllis and Paul

Ben and Doris Sykes

October 28, 2010

Dear Melinda and Kyle,

Our hearts go out to you two. Richard was one of a kind alway happy and alway had a good word of very one. Sure going to miss him and his cheerful voice and smile.

God Bless you and Kyle

Layne, Kim and Stephanie Mullin

October 28, 2010

Melinda and Kyle,
We find ourselves with a loss of words to express our feelings with Dick's passing. We love you and pray that you will find comfort from your friends and family at this time and always. We send our love to you from Texas and hope to have the occasion to see you soon!

October 27, 2010

Melinda I am so sorry for your loss, I didn't know richard but I know you and so he must have been a wonderful person. My prayers are with you and Kyle.
your cousin Debbie (Brown) Tomes

Jerry & Mary Perez

October 26, 2010

"Melinda, I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was definitely one of the good guys and will be missed. I work with him at Electrolux he was the go to man for andy problems with marketing . May god Bless you during this time.

One of the most recent photos of Dick - He and his family at my wedding in July

Kelli Elizabeth (Mullin) Lloyd

October 26, 2010

George & Sandra bisaha

October 26, 2010

Malinda god be with you and Kyle.

Jeanie Jones

October 26, 2010

Melinda,
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was definitely one of the good guys and will be missed. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.

George & Sandra Bisaha

October 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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