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for Richard Dombrowski
January 23, 2013
Dear Bev, children, brothers and sisters of Richie,
Earth has lost a great guy but Heaven has gained an angel. He was such a
wonderful husband, father, grandad an brother.He was the eldest of your family and probably knew best. I enjoyed his laughter and listen to what he had to say. He will be surely missed by all. My deepest sympathy,
Love, Marcia
January 22, 2013
Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marilyn Richardson and Charlie Johnson
Sharon A. (Dombrowski) Allen
January 22, 2013
May God bless the entire Dombrowski family....I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. I am truly blessed for knowing Rich and Bev,and everyone in the Dombrowski family, you are in my prayers...
January 22, 2013
Debbie & family: I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My heart & thoughts are with you.
Debbie Kuzilla
David Walach
January 21, 2013
May the angels take you into Paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome you on your way and lead you into the holy city, Jerusalem...may you have everlasting life. Rest in eternal peace, Richard.
Jillian Swantek
January 21, 2013
I'lll miss you, grandpa Dombrowski...you have been a part of my life for so long, I feel like you were my grandpa. You were such a good man, my thoughts and prayers are with Bev and the rest of the family. You will be missed. May you rest in peace.
Brittany Savnik
January 21, 2013
So i was picking out an outfit for morgan to wear this weekend and almost got a short sleeved one when i thought about what my grandpa probably would say "britty her arms are cold, or britty put a sweatershirt or something warmer on her..." so i opted for the outfit with a cardigan that goes over the top :) love you grandpa!!!
Debbie Stubits
January 21, 2013
A tribute to you Dad. I just wanted you to know how much you will be missed.
You have been there for so many people in our family (extended included) that they will all have a difficult time carrying on without you for the reassurance that you always gave, which left them feeling better after each visit or phone call. You were always so compassionate, empathic, and concerned for everyone else's wellbeing down to the nurses who took care of you the last month. They were all surprised when they would hear you say, “Are you ok honey? Can you handle this?” They all said what a sweetheart you were Dad. When they caused you great discomfort and heard you telling them “Thank you” when they were done, they walked away stunned and some with a tear in their eye. If someone was hurting or in need you did everything humanly possible to help in whatever way you could. Everyone you touched became a better person because of you Dad. I don't think you ever realized how many people were impacted by you. You were willing to give the shirt off your back to anyone in need. You sure did have a heart of gold. I hope you finally realize it now. I'm sure you were smiling down on all of us when you saw the never ending procession as everyone followed behind you to bid their last farewell. It sure was "incredible" wasn't it Dad? I'm sure you were proud and elated to see the details that went into preparing the mass that held a special meaning to you. The church was packed with everyone that loved you and/or was touched by you.
No one will ever forget our many trips to Niagara falls, and your toting the camcorder which created the library of every family member that you could coaxed into going. I'm certain your grandchildren will not forget taking a Saturday or Sunday drive to Niagara falls just to have lunch. How many grandparents would do that for their grandchildren? Well it was funny at the time, we will all treasure and cherish each and every video you created. We will not forget all our trips over the summer to Cedar Point every year for many years. You would sit on a bench at the beginning of each ride, baking in the hot sun, just to make sure the kids were having fun.
I want to thank you for spending the last year of your life in my home and thank God for letting that happen. I will miss having a comedian in my home, listening to you laugh while you watched your favorite comedy movie(s) for the 100th time. I won't forget being in awe of your memory as you recounted jokes many of the comedians you watched would say and laughing the whole time you recounted what they said. We all loved hearing you laugh and making other people laugh. Your laugh was so contagious they could have made one of those laughing bags out of your laughter and made a fortune. I will miss when the phone rings and the name of the caller comes up on the T.V. and you would announce to everyone in the house who the caller was, always preceded with an “Uh oh” its Franz Nicolas”. I will miss watching you light up and seeing the big smile on your face whenever there was a child present in the room, and once they left telling everyone in the house how beautiful and precious each of them are. I will never forget your saying, “It's all about the kids”. I don't think I will ever know another man in my lifetime that will love children as much as you did Dad, or received so much joy from them. If every child/grandchild had a father/grandfather like you what a wonderful place this earth would be to live in.
Greg will never forget the first time he met you on Christmas Eve in 1997 when we started dating. Upon introducing him to you, you extended your hand to shake his, smiled and said, “Welcome to our family”. Thank you for making it so easy to love you.
Your family was your greatest love of all. We want to thank you for proving it to us each and every day. Thank you for giving us more memories in a moment than some experience in a lifetime. My deepest sympathy to everyone in our family who was blessed to be touched by my father. My deepest sorrow for those who never got to know him or never had the chance because you truly missed the opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you for being the best Father/grandfather in the world and all the wonderful memories you have left us with. RIP Dad I will always love you and you will forever be in my heart. Much love your daughter ~ Debbie
Frank and Barb Walker
January 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 21, 2013
Debbie and family, my prayers go with you. Linda Deming
Leslie Quigley
January 20, 2013
Uncle Richie your smile and unconditional heart will no doubt light up heaven as it did here on earth. Thank you for always thinking of us and for including Caleb as though he were one of your own grandchildren. We will never forget you. You were the best godfather I could have ever asked for. I love you always.
Leslie
January 19, 2013
Most of you who read this will not know from whom it came. My husband Rod, and I are the proud grandparents of Travis. I was amazed at how much Barry looked like his dad. Barry always spoke proudly of his parents and loved his family dearly. These traits only come from training and love. Bev, I remember meeting you once in Denver. You were talking about retiring from the cookie factory where you worked. Rod and I hope you and Rich were able to spend some quality time together before he passed. We are all getting older and each day is truly a blessing from God. I guess the best thing anyone can say of a person is that they were a great brother, friend, father and grandfather. It appears that Rich was all of the above. May your faith and your family support you and be there for you during your time of need. Rod and Renay Harman (Mickie's parents)
Ryleigh with her Great Grandpa
Tracy Morey
January 19, 2013
A truly amazing man. I am so blessed and grateful to have been granted 35 years with my wonderful Grandpa. I will cherish the memories always.
We love you and miss you terribly, Grandpa. You will remain close to us in our hearts, until the day we meet again.
Your Grandchildren,
Tracy (& John) Morey
and Great Grandchildren:
Ryleigh & Macie Morey
Scarlett Skarupski
January 19, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Richie's passing. My prayers are with all
of you during this very difficult time.
Scarlett Skarupski
We love you dad.
Bonnie Merritt
January 19, 2013
Dad, if I had to pick my dad, you would have been the one I would pick. I couldn't have asked for a more loving father. You and mom taught us love and compassion for others and shaped us into the adults we are today. I think we all turned out pretty good. I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. I love you.
Bonnie Merritt
January 19, 2013
Dad at one of his happiest moments with the grandchildren.
Brad Merritt
January 18, 2013
I love you Grandpa/Great Grandpa. R.I.P. Brad, Tiah, and Kaiden.
Barbra (Chludzinski) Hackathorn
January 18, 2013
Bev,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May you find comfort in knowing he is with God now and no longer suffering.
Sara Struchen
January 18, 2013
Gary, Julie, Justin, Sara, Sierra, Sophia, Brittany, Jeff and Morgan,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss and sorrow. Stay strong.
Kristen Kaeberlein
January 18, 2013
I am sorry for the Dombrowski family's loss. I had hoped for a recovery. He was a great man. Very nice and funny. He is definitely loved by many, and will be missed!
CATHY AND DOUG BAILEY BECKY SCALISE
January 18, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Mickie Nicks
January 18, 2013
Bev and Family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to know Rich. He gave me two books and wrote little notes to me in them. I still have them and I will cherish his words as I did then. He was a kind soul, a good father and grandfather. I loved the joy that Travis, Brittany and Justin brought him when we visited. I will always have fond memories of Niagara Falls, the camcorder, his insistence that Travis go on the truck ride at Waldemere 20 times.
I pray that God will comfort you now and in the coming days and years as your lives go on without him.
Rest in Peace Rich.
Mary Sedziak
January 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Richard.
Joyce Hempstead
January 18, 2013
Steve and family, so sorry for the loss of your dad. it sounds like he was a wonderful person, now I know where you get it from. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your memories help you thru this heartbreaking time.
Jason and Michelle Whitman
January 18, 2013
Thinking of you all. Sending our condolences to the families.
Susan Chojnacki
January 18, 2013
My prayers for your entire family.
Christine Watts
January 18, 2013
May God comfort all of us who grieve so deeply for this wonderful man. He was more than a brother, he was my dearest friend. I will miss him dearly. Rest in the eternal light of God and his angels; along with Todd, who looked up to you as a second father.
Kathy Mushalansky
January 18, 2013
Uncle Richie was the most loving, accepting, giving, compassionate, gentle man who made any person in his presence feel as if they were the most important person in the world. Through all his pain and suffering, he was more concerned about everyone else. I am so blessed to have had him as my godfather, as a role model, as a spiritual guide and much more. I will so miss him. I will remember forever his expression and words when I walked in the room to see him the last time he could speak and a few days before he passed, "Incredible! Look who's here to see me! Hi honey!" I just know, when we meet again in heaven, those will be his words... I love you Uncle Richie.
William Denning Sr
January 18, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bernie Smith
January 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to you all in this difficult time. May you lean on our Lord and recall all the good times and memories to get you through.
Jennifer Chamberlain
January 18, 2013
Im sorry to hear of ur loss , My thoughts an prayers go out to the family an friends , Richard will be missed by many , may his memories bring u comfort !!
Katie Bell
January 18, 2013
Steve, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I was really hopeful for a good recovery. Take care
January 18, 2013
With sympathy to you and your family. Kim Drushel
January 18, 2013
Dad, Thank you for being the best Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather anyone could ever hope or ask for. Your love and kindness towards others knew no bounds, and it did not matter if they were family or complete strangers. I'll miss you more than you'll ever know. Love, Your son. ~Gary
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