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Richard MACHINSKI Obituary

MACHINSKI, Richard Joseph Sr. "Rich" 85, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 in Palm Harbor, FL. He was born in Scranton, PA to the late Helen Mindjak and Joseph Machinski Nov. 12, 1934. He married Florence C. Smith Dec. 24, 1950, and enjoyed 70 years of marriage. Described as an honest, hard-working man who took great pride in providing for his family; he was creative, industrious, with a keen ability to create things with his hands. During his employment with R.E. Darling, he played a critical role in NASA's Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Space shuttle missions. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Joseph; his wife, Florence; and sister, Janet Cooney. Richard is survived by his five children, Richard Machinski Jr., Dawn Persely, Joan Rowland, Jean Stebbins, and Robert Machinski and wife, Jene; his sister, Lorraine McLane; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 26, 2020.

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Simone Taylor

August 27, 2020

No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing God is with you and your family lean on him in your time of need & remember,

Dawn M Persely

August 26, 2020

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

Dawn M Persely

August 26, 2020

Miss you Dad

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