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Richard Stasiak Obituary
Feb. 5, 1945 - June 5, 2009
Richard "Rich" Stasiak, 64, of Sarasota died June 5, 2009.
A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. June 27 at St. Martha's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel.
Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer
and her husband, Drew Lewis, and Cynthia Stasiak and her fiance, Frank Porpora; his two sisters, Suzanne Stevenson and Betty Helminski; and his three brothers, Gene Stock, Joseph Stock and Edward Stock. Rich also has three grandchildren, Kendal and Andrew Lewis and Domineco Porpora; and 20 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to SOLVE in his memory at www.manasotaSOLVE.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Stasiak
David Walentowski
July 8, 2009
July 8, 2009
Rich and I were cousins and classmate's in grade school at St Joe's and at Bedford High school. We had some good phone calls with each other and I will miss him. I will keep Rich in my prayers. God Bless.
Sister Mary Kent Burgard
July 7, 2009
Rich and I were classmates for eight years at St. Joe's, Erie, cousins, and continued to be close friends. I will miss the phone calls and prayers over the phone. Thanks Gene for keeping the family informed on Rich's condition and death. My prayers are with all the family. I am so sorry that I am not able to attend the Memorial Service. God bless each of you.
Kim Heuman
June 27, 2009
Miss you Uncle Rich. I have fond memories of visiting in Columbus and you always asking me "how's your Ticker". Glad you no longer have to suffer. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Helminski
June 27, 2009
I will alway have many fond memories of you Rich while growing up together. I will definitely miss not hearing your voice on the telephone, especially when you would call me each year to wish me a "Happy Birthday" and "Merry Christmas" on Christmas Day. Your pain and suffering is now over, and I know you're in heaven with mom and dad smiling down on all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with Jenny, Cindy, and their families.
Mary Owens
June 20, 2009
Rich was a wonderful friend. I know he suffered so much, and I admired him greatly that he refused to give up. My
prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Bette Lou Cookson
June 19, 2009
I was out of town when Rich's passed, and unfortunately will be away at the time of his memorial on the 27th. Rich was a wonderful person with an indominitable spirit. He just refused to give up or give in, I admired him greatly for that since I know he suffered so much. My sympathies to his family.
Dave Snouffer
June 15, 2009
It was with a heavy heart that I heard of Rich's passing from Gene. May Rich's entire family accept my deeepest sympathies and prayers. He was a really good guy and I have many memories of him from the Crabb Rd. neighborhood.
I'm so sorry to have missed the memorial Mass for Rich this past Saturday, hearing of it too late to attend. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Sheila Koleszar (Breier)
June 14, 2009
I was saddened to read this in the paper. My condolences to Gene, Joe, Sue, Betty, & Eddie. My family spent some great times with all of you and Rich back in the 60's. Many fond memories of Rich. His daughters were lucky to have him for a dad.
Gene Stock
June 14, 2009
We miss you Rich..............glad that the suffering is over for you. You should be very proud of your daughters! They are doing a great job of handling things. We will continue to celebrate your life.
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