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Richard J. Paskiewicz

Berlin, Connecticut

1943 - 2023 (Age 80)

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Richard John Paskiewicz, age 80, passed peacefully at home on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in 1943, he spent the first 14 years of his life in Plantsville, Connecticut, where he fondly recalled the Norman Rockwell cover of the Saturday Evening Post, serving as an altar boy at...

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Sending my condolences to Rich´s family. He was in Vernon when I was there. He was such a good person. I appreciate the opportunity he gave me to learn from him and grow as an administrator. God bless you all. Patti Buell

Dear Carol and Tracy, With my deepest sympathy, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Rich was an outstanding educator, a great boss and a good and decent man. It was a pleasure, as the McGee principal, to be a member of his leadership team. He led with vision, integrity and passion, which made him an exceptional leader and worthy of the highest praise from the entire Berlin community.

A fond farewell to my college big brother who established a place in my heart forever!! Frank Amara

I was Rich's mail carrier for many years. He was always friendly and respectful. A prince of a man. He will be missed.

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Dear Carol and Tracy, It is with sadness that I have read the passing of Richard. What a wonderful human, husband and father . He was also a top notch educator, superintendent The cross of Jesus Christ stands as a beacon of hope to us all. Richard has run the race, in spades, welcome home, my good and faithful servant

Our deepest condolences Dave and Sharon Pulcini

At this point in life, it seems odd to continue to refer to him as "Mr. Paskiewicz" since I was a student of his in the late 60´s. He was one of the teachers who inspired me to pursue my own career in education - in particular middle school - though we called it Jr. High back in the day. He understood "student engagement" before that was a term. He established relationships with students before any theorist said that was a good thing too. In fact - he imported a friend and me to act as...

So sorry to hear of cousin Richard's passing. We grew up as family and neighbors on Tower Ave. in Kensington. Richard will be remembered as a wonderful man and educator. God bless and comfort Carol and Tracy. Cousin Nancy