RYBCZYK, Peter R.
Peter R. Rybczyk, 73, of Newington, formerly of Portland, beloved husband of Louella (Sequenzia) Rybczyk, died Saturday, (September 14, 2013) at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was born in Middletown, son of the late Jack and Nora (Quirk) Rybczyk. Peter worked as a Production Manager at Goodyear Rubber Company and then later at Canberra Industries for 30 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Robert Rybczyk and daughter-in-law Linda Champagne of Newington; his daughter, Diane Johnson and son-in-law, Arne McLellan of Portland; his brother, Paul Rybczyk of MD; his sister, Mary Ann Zakrzewski and her husband Steve of Hewitt, TX; two other brothers and their wives and families; four grandchildren whom he adored, Jeremy, Ariel, Rachel and Derek; and aunts, nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all.
Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. Those who wish make memorial contributions to the Peter R. Rybczyk Cancer Fund, c/o Diane Johnson, 12 Burr Street, Portland, CT 06480. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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brian johnson
September 21, 2013
Dear mom,Diane,bob,and family.i am blessed to be part of your family and I always will be. Pete will be missed dearly.sorry for your loss.what a good man! Love you all.miss you pops!
John and lisa Gyllenhammer
September 20, 2013
Diane and Bobby, So Sorry to hear about your dad. I have fond memories of him in the old neighorhood !
Emma O'Brien
September 18, 2013
So sorry to hear about Pete's passing on to a better place. I worked for Pete for many years. He was a great boss and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Frank
September 17, 2013
God bless you Peter I have good memories from the years at Canberra
ARNE
September 17, 2013
GOD BLESS PETE YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES
ARNE
ARNE
September 17, 2013
GOD BLESS YOU PETE YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES.
betty and frank
September 17, 2013
Diane, I was never lucky enough to know your dad, but by the way you love him, he must have been one realy good man. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kim Sweeney
September 17, 2013
Diane, Louella and Bob - I am very sorry to her about your dad and your husband. I had so many fond memories with the "Rybczyk Family" especially all our great vacations to Florida. Pete was a great guy that would do anything for anybody and he will be deeply missed. Diane it was so good to see you today and I am glad we were able to talk, laugh and cry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Love you all.
Mary Long-Eccles
September 17, 2013
Diane,
It's been forever....
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
September 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during you loss. I knew Pete for 20 years at Canberra - great guy!
Faith Hall
September 17, 2013
Diane, Arne and Derek,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Patty and Kurt Dralle
Barbara Andrews
September 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Pete all 30 years at Canberra,he was a good Boss.
September 17, 2013
You are in our prayers.
Hank and Gail Rybczyk
Dave Gelpke
September 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Pete for many years at Canberra. My deepest condolences.
September 17, 2013
Diane, my heart goes our to you and your family. Love DEB {WD)
September 17, 2013
Dear Diane & Arne,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the many special memories you shared with your Dad. Sending big hugs---Dave and Linda
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