Richard "Dick" P. Szykowny

Miss you so much Dad, but I feel you with me EVERY DAY!

I just found out about Dick's passing. He taught me accordion many, many years ago, and although I walked away from the instrument for several decades, I came back to it and now play accordion in an Irish band. I started while he was still teaching at Art Kubera's, and left with him while he first taught me at my home, then his, then the music store. Sorry I did not keep in touch, especially once I started playing again in earnest. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to you all. I just found out about Dick's passing this evening. He was a great teacher and a great friend. He taught me accordion and guitar and I was a teacher for a long time at the Music Store. Loved helping him out at the store and picking up records for the store from the distributor. I learned so much from him musically and personally. Great memories. Especially the Coke machine in the store and treating each other weekly. I will miss you very much my friend. May...

Condolences to the Szykowny family,

Although it has been many , many years ago that Dick taught me how to play the accordion, my family and I have fond memories of him. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Marsha and sons; My Sincere Sympathy. I had the pleasure of being a guitar instructor at Dick's Music Store, back in the day. Super nice guy, very talented.... always smiling and had a positive attitude. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry for your loss, Marcia and sons. Dick was always smiling & welcoming whenever I would see him or the both of you at Mass or out and about! May he rest in peace. He´s in a better place!

..My teacher, mentor and friend. We stayed in contact throughout the years and he still called me Butch. I’ll play my accordion today with gratitude. Thanks for everything. Your memory will live forever!
Chet “Butch” Fery

I will always cherish the many good times we shared with our families and later just enjoying your company. Deepest sympathies to the Szykowny family. Virginia Beach will miss you my friend and will always remember your beautiful smile.