New York, New York
RYDZESKI-Burnhart John, of Setauket on February 20, 2005 at the age of 67. Born August 10, 1937 in the Bronx. Loving husband of Susan Wisbauer Rydzeski. Devoted father of Justine Marie Rydzeski (Frank Dodaro), Juliet Ann Frodella (Al) and Mary Caroline Rydzeski. Beloved son of Mary Agnes...
Read MoreDear "Wis,"
I walked into the music department every day for four years in high school, and there was Mr. Rydzeski--with a smile and something humorous to say. He made the EI music program one to be so proud of, and I hope you know how many lives he has touched. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
Heather Grillo Mulcahy
March 17, 2005 | Guilderland, NY
Mrs. Rydzeski, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Mr Rydzeski, and think about him fondly. He was a great man, with a great sense of humor and a no nonsense style that made me want to work as hard as I could on any project that came our way. I'm going to miss him and once again I'm sorry for you and your family's loss.
Jennifer Sparling
February 28, 2005 | Brentwood, NY
I wish to send my heart felt condolences to the family. I was a student of Mr. Rydzeski from 1972 to 1975 and have many fond memories. He was a wonderful teacher an though he maybe be missed he will never be forgotten.
Charlie Inkpen
February 28, 2005 | Matthews, NC
Dear "Miss Wiss"
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful mentor...he truly impacted my life more than he will ever know. He made High School for me...it was wonderful to "grow up" in the East Islip music department. His tough love and compassion will NEVER be forgotten. I feel for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Stacy Zalewski (Fettet)
February 25, 2005 | Bay Shore, NY
Dear Wis,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your husband were such wonderful mentors to my girls, Erin and Jean.
May God bless and comfort you and Mary.
Teri Hatred
February 25, 2005 | East Islip, NY
Dear Sue, Mary, Justine and Juliette,
Ed and I are deeply saddened by the world's loss of such a wonderful and giving friend. We have wonderful memories of a dear friend with whom we worked for many years. The musicals done under Burnie will always be cheerished by the students and community. He was LOVED.
Carol and Ed Page
Carol and Ed Page
February 23, 2005 | Clayton, NC
Susan,
Our sincere condolences.
You and Mary are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Mary (Mc Nally), Tony, Michael and Lauren.
Mary DiFederico
February 23, 2005 | Stuart, FL
Dear Sue, Mary, Jules, Justine and Nanny,
I am so sad about Burney. He was like a second Dad to me for many years, and the Rydzeski house a second home. He put up with a lot from us teenaged girls...giggling, loud rock music, hogging the bathroom on Sunday mornings, Shawnee PA and the Larch, the rowboat incident (I'll never forget the look on his face). It couldn't have been that bad, though, because he always invited me back (or was it that I just always showed up)? He even...
Jeannette Kruk
February 23, 2005 | Sydney, Australia
We are sorry for your loss and ours. Burnie will be remembered and treasued by us all. The Egbert Family
Eileen Egbert
February 22, 2005 | Holtsville, NY
