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Richard Flack Obituary

Richard M. Flack passed away Monday, October 19th. Richard grew up in Niagara Falls, New York.

He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Independence during the Vietnam War.

Richard worked most recently for Voices for Independence as a personal care attendant. He also had worked at Sacred Heart Ushers Club and the Lakeshore Community Services. Richard previously was a co-owner of a pizza shop. Richard was a member of South Erie Turners and the Sunflower Club. He was a life-time member of the King's Rook Club where he designed the King's head. Richard had many skills and talents. He was an artist and hair stylist-barber. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, horseshoes, flea markets and metal detecting. He was very knowledgeable about history and politics. Richard was always ready to volunteer and help anyone in need. He will be best remembered for his service to others through caring friendships and his home-cooked meals.

Richard is survived by family and close friends as well as his beloved feral cat, Charlotte, whom he cared for and loved dearly.

No calling hours will be observed, his interment will be private. Arrangements were under the care of the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 8, 2020.

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Holly R Hafner

March 29, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nicholas Allen Sobczak-wall

November 15, 2020

He was a good friend I met him when I was child and worked for him and helped him out when he needed it

Bobby and Judi Mac

November 14, 2020

We had some great times. We will miss you forever. Godspeed.

Crystal Hart

November 9, 2020

Oh what a fabulous man you were to sooo many people! You were always helping people. I will miss you terribly! You were an Angel on earth and Im sure you have earned your wings in heaven! RIP my dear friend!

Cousin Dean

November 8, 2020

I'll miss you, Cousin.

Stan Hyzer

November 8, 2020

Richard was a very good friend of mine who I'll really miss seeing. He was always a caring, giving person. So glad I was able to not only meet him but to be his friend. He told me that he thought of me as a little brother and I take that as a compliment. I'll miss you my friend.......

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