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29 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed on May 14, 2011. BJ was lovingly born on March 6, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona, attended elementary school at North Ranch and Copper Canyon, and graduated from Horizon High School. He will be dearly missed by his son Kane, fiance Robyn, parents Berten (Barry) and Susan, two sisters Kirsten and Lisa,brother Barry, sister in law Bobbie Jo, grandparents Marion Larsen and the late Loretta Larsen, Bert and Doris Rybicki and Fran Atkinson, aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, nephews and friends. BJ was an amazing Daddy to his son Kane, who was the highlight of his life. He loved playing baseball and took joy in coaching children's baseball. He loved nature and the outdoors, nurturing his many pets and had a deep affection for his two dogs, Sammy and Locci. BJ loved his job as a manufacturers representative for Nana Wall System Incorporated and various metal companies at Elite Architectural Product. There he developed many close and respected friends as well as coworkers. Services will held at City of Grace Church, 9610 E. Cactus Rd. at 10:00 am Friday, May 20, 2011 with visitation from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Burial will follow at the Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd. A reception celebrating his life here on earth will then be held at the City of Grace Church at 12:30 pm. Although his parting has left a void, God graced us with remembered joy. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at ASPCA Special Giving, 520 8th Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10018. For Credit Card donations you may call 800-628-0028 or visit their website at www.aspca.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Berten Rybicki
Barry Rybicki
May 12, 2024
Missing you today buddy. I love you
Dad
Kirsten Rybicki
July 15, 2020
I miss you so much!!!!!! ❤
September 29, 2019
I loved him so much. -Kane
Kane Rybicki
September 29, 2019
I love you so much
Max Green
June 20, 2018
I miss you my friend.... I know your up there with a big smile on your face as you watch over your family and friends...
January 28, 2018
Miss you, brother. God bless.
Brooklynn Trubee
July 24, 2016
Gone but never forgotten
Fly Free,
Rest in Paradise
I love you my dear boy....today is one of those days.❤
June 25, 2016
This was put on your FaceBook Memorial page B on your Birthday2015
June 24, 2015
I think of you ALWAYS and will Love You Forever my dear, sweet boy!
June 21, 2015
Happy Fathers Day, Son. Kane will be here today along with a lot of family. You would be proud of him, I know we are. A lot of times when he sits on my lap, I think it's you....I know I'm losing it
June 20, 2015
BJ......Happy Fathers Day to you tomorrow....anxious for your little guy to come see us this summer. He is the spittin' image of you BJ and loved by so many people. I know your a proud Daddy looking down on him....
June 24, 2014
I love you B Jaaa....as in How the French would say it.... ;-)). YOU know what I mean!! Xo forever!!!
June 20, 2014
Hi B - We think of you and love you and miss you - oh, that beautiful smile of yours!
D & H
Hal & Bob
May 13, 2014
Just to let you know we're thinking of you and your family.
Garrett
March 6, 2014
Happy 32nd birthday, buddy! I can't believe another year has gone by. Time has not eased the pain that I have. There are so many things that I wish we could discuss. I'm sure you know, but Kane is getting so big! He looks so much like you. He truly is a wonderful kid and is so much fun to be around. Your presence will continue to live on through him. With much love.
Dad
June 16, 2013
BJ,
Well today is Fathers Day, the third one without you. I miss you more and more everyday that passes. Every morning when I open my eyes and every night when I close them I think of you. There isnt 5 minutes in a day that passes that you are not on my mind. You are loved by many, and missed by many. You would be so proud of your son, Kane, growing up to be such a boy. He truely misses his Daddy. I was looking for the Fathers Day card you gave me in 2010 to put out and ran across this poem that was read that final day in church and thought it would be fitting to say again this Fathers Day.
I only have a picture now,
A frozen piece of time,
To remind me of how it was,
When you were here and mine.
I see your smiling eyes,
Each morning when I wake,
I talk to you and place a kiss,
Upon your lovely face.
How much I miss you being here,
I really cannot say,
The ache is deep inside my heart,
And never goes away.
I hear it mentioned often,
That time will heal the pain,
But if I'm being honest,
I hope it will remain.
I need to feel you constantly,
To get me through the day,
I love you so very much,
Why did you go away.
The angels came and took you,
That really wasn't fair,
They took a piece of me that day,
My future life. My heir.
If only they had asked me,
If I would take your place,
I would have done so willingly,
Leaving you this world to grace.
You should have had so many years,
To watch your life unfold,
And in the mist of this,
Watch us, your Mom and Dad grow old.
I know you will be here in Spirit, and we thank God for that.
I love you son.
M.W.
June 13, 2013
Thinking about you today BJ...still sad that we lost you...prayers for your family and friends who still hurt and miss you everyday....take care buddy. Oh, and your Raiders still suck ;)
May 14, 2013
Remembering you and and your family today.
H~
Grandma and BJ fishing in Heaven!
May 14, 2013
That beautiful Light...
As white and pure as snow,
had landed on His shoulder,
so that Peace and Love I'd know.
I jumped on the wings of Angels
while being bathed by His Love,
and to the Light I flew,
I had finally found the Dove.
You feel me in your heart,
You see me in the breeze,
that gently makes the water speak,
and converses with the trees.
The butterfly that flutters by,
The bird that sings it's song,
Reminds you that the son you miss
was never really gone.
Written with my Love......Mom
Love knows no end.......I love you my dear BJ.
March 8, 2013
Missing you like crazy B! Going through our birthdays without you is one of the hardest times of the year for me! I miss celebrating with you and it's not the same without you! I love you so much! Happy March to us :)
Love,
Your little sis
Xoxo
Gabby Sharp
March 6, 2013
Happy Birthday B! I miss you so much. We had a great time on Sunday. I know you were with us as we all blew out our candles. Love you xoxo Gabby
Garrett Young
March 6, 2013
B,
Hey bud. Happy 31st birthday! I can't believe another year has come and gone. You continue to remain in my thoughts constantly. I so wish that we could speak again. This world just isn't the same without you in it. I miss you so much, bro.
With much love,
Garrett
I love you!!
mom
February 28, 2013
Missing my "little" boy. With your birthday a few short days away, and you sisters a few days before yours...it makes for a very introspective, reflective time. My heart aches for you constantly. I love you so much B. I know you are always with me! xoxoxoxoxo
sweet little BJ
January 2, 2013
Feeling your sweet energy but missing your beautiful face!! The memories of you are all over the tree and house over the holidays! Love, love, love you!!!
June 30, 2012
Thanks Ry!! He will be watching you! ;))
Beautiful faces!
June 30, 2012
Your bench is in B. All of those sweet faces you coached....in particular "Ryan", lol....will be able to sit and watch the "field of dreams" from your perspective!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! BJ, I'm sure, is loving the view!! :)
Susie Cherry
June 21, 2012
Dearest B.J.,
You may not know this but Robyn told me (before I had even met u) that she had met the man she would one day marry & that it was love at first sight for both of you. She said you had even asked her to marry you! ( You need to know, Robyn had never even used the "L" word, not to mention the "m" word before this!! )
I was anxious (to say the least), to meet the man who had stolen my baby girl's heart. Then when the two of you stood together before me the first time, your joy & genuine love for one another was absolutely contagious!! A true love story!
I thank you for all that love, few ppl are so sure of one another!! I also thank you for the beautiful grandson you blessed me with!! He is such a delightful little guy!
Certainly you feel how much you are and always have been, loved by all those whose lives you have touched! You are sorely missed!
You are in my prayers!
Sincerely from my heart,
Mom Cherry
H and D
June 21, 2012
We love and miss you very much.
ryan rybicki
June 20, 2012
B, I miss you every single day and I wish you were here to say Kane and Luke growing up. Their going play baseball soon and we have decided that Kane is going to be the shortstop and Luke is going to be the catcher from SAndlot. Im going to coach them and make sure the umps dont make anymore terrible calls. Your the best uncle i could of asked for B and I love you and miss you so much. Thank you for eberything you taught me B!
Love- Ryan
Jacob Rybicki
June 20, 2012
Bj, i miss you so much and lovw you lots. Dont worry about the Kanes manhood me and rye are makin sure he dosent act ike a girl. You should have seen a couple weeks ago someone painted kanes nails and me a rye flipped on liz it was funny. I cant wait to go fishin again and everytime i do i will think of you. Love you alot -Jake Rybicki
June 20, 2012
Love You!!
Robyn Cherry
June 19, 2012
Robyn Cherry
June 19, 2012
Robyn Cherry
June 19, 2012
Proud daddy
Robyn Cherry
June 19, 2012
PS Happy Fathers Day honey. I hope you saw the cards Kane and I made for you and all the things we did for you at the house in your honor. HE loves you so very much. He says on a daily basis.. I look just like my daddy. Or when he does something great (which is every single thing he trys) he says I did that good becuase I am just like daddy. He is obsessed with perfection even though it comes so easy to him. He is awful smart and kind and gentle just like you. He is your exact clone. He is the perfect man to carry on your name and he wishes you a happy fathers day as well. We love you and miss you. We will meet you again someday. Much love and respect.
Robyn Cherry
June 19, 2012
BJ, with every breath, every emotion, every thought, every second, every minute, of every day, always, all consuming, nothing but pure love and heart ache over how much I miss you. Kane is amazing and he is your exact clone. I couldn't be more lucky in that fact. You would be so proud of our little boy. He treasures the memories the three of us have and we watch your home videos regularly. Please rest in peace knowing that you will always be loved and never ever forgotten. Kane will carry on your name and I promise he will do it justice and make you very proud. I would give anything to hold you once again but I find comfort in knowing I will always be able to see you in Kane, who I can hug and kiss anytime. And please know I kiss him and hug him extra for you each day. I wish so bad that we had had the chance to get married so that I could carry your name as well but just because we didn't does not mean that we are not forever linked. You are and ALWAYS will be my soul mate and Kanes hero. Watch over us and please always know how much our hearts ache without you here. There will never ever be a day that any of us go without thinking of you constantly. Love love love you. xoxoxoxo
The love of you life
Lizzy Rybicki
June 18, 2012
BJ I will miss you so so so so so so sooooooo very much and have.I remember we used to go to grandpas and grandmas (your parents) house and would wrestle and play and laugh and just do what ever we could and I miss that alot and love that!!! I remember when I was little I used to carry my little cherry wallet with our picture in it at my first tapping ballet performance and would show everyone that you were my uncle and was proud of it and now I carry a blessing in my big wallet of you it always reminds me of you and I love that it says "when your in over your head I'll be there with you. That's how much you mean to me!!! That's how much I love you!!! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back trade the creation just for you" it shows that you are always there and although I can't see you or hear you your always there around me or in my heart!!! I love you soooooooooooooo much!!!! My mom used to say I never touched the ground because you held me sooo much!! I love you so much!! Kane will never forget you and I wont either! Thanks for being the best uncle ever!!! Also for always being there for me whenever I needed it even when my bros would get in to trouble and run after eachother you would always get them and not let them get me you were so funny and loving!!!! I will miss you so very much thank you for all the great memories!!! I love you BJ and miss you!!!
June 17, 2012
Thank you to everyone that have shared their wonderful memories of BJ and for your loving support that has helped to lift us more than you know. His love and smiling face will forever live in all of our hearts. May the beauty of life be the sustaining breath for us all. With much love...The Rybicki's
June 16, 2012
Daddy and the love of his life! Happy Father's Day!
Daddy and Kane
June 16, 2012
Happy Father's Day B. Kane and I are going to paint a couple turtles to bring you tomorrow. Love you....Mom
June 15, 2012
Always Near as You Walk Along the Lakeshore
And I am no longer with you,
Let no tears fall or sorrow prevail.
When you see your reflection shimmer in the water,
Smile and know that I see your smile.
When you feel the cool grass beneath your feet
And the sun's warmth against your back,
Know that I feel it also.
When you hear the leaves rustling in the wind,
Know it is my voice softly whispering to you.
When you see a butterfly dancing across the flowers,
Know that I am dancing also.
When you gently touch a puppy's soft fur,
Know that I too feel your touch.
When the wind swirls across your skin,
Know that it is I who caresses you.
When you love another,
Know that I feel your love.
These words are truth.
Have faith, my dear loved ones.
As long as beauty lives upon the earth and in the stars,
And love lives in every beat of every heart,
So then do I...
So then do we all.
I love and miss
you my dear, sweet boy.
I will love you forever....Mom
R. Cherry
June 13, 2012
I think about you every single day of my life. I haven't gone a whole hour without thinking of you at all in this past year. I just miss you terribly and wish so bad that I could just hear your voice. Love Love Love you!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
June 12, 2012
Susan,
Think of your often.
Wendy
May 15, 2012
"Fly, fly little wings,
Fly beyond imagining.
Fly where Angels dance and play,
Enjoy the dawn of each new day.
Stay as beautiful as you are,
Be the biggest brightest star.
And when they look up to the sky above,
They'll see their precious BJ
Sending all his love."
~Hal
May 15, 2012
I love you so much BJ. I miss you so much. Im so happy you are care free and painless I just wish you were here while you were. But I will be with you again someday.
May 14, 2012
I love and miss you so much, but I know you are truly home and truly free.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJODOpe_M8E
May 14, 2012
Miss you everyday!!
May 13, 2012
I love you Bud!
D.
May 2, 2012
Hi B- Miss you and think of you. Your smile could always light up the room. I'm sending you a big hug!
May 1, 2012
1 John 4:16 God is Love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
I LOVE and MISS YOU every second! xoxoxxoxoxo!
Garrett
March 6, 2012
B,
I know its taken me a long time to write to you. I haven't known what to say, and I really still don't. You are always on my mind. There are so many things that you and I did that I took for granted. I miss being able to call you and reminisce about various people and things from our past. You were the one friend that is virtually in every childhood memory that I have. Every time I see your son, I feel like I'm looking at an old photograph of you. You must be so proud of him! You and I have never failed to talk to each other on our birthdays for the last 27 years, and I don't want that tradition to stop. Happy 30th Birthday, buddy! I miss you more than you can imagine, but I take comfort in the fact that you are looking down on us all. I look forward to the day when we can meet again. Until then. Love ya brother.
March 6, 2012
I Can't Tell You Sweetheart
How Many Tears I've Cried
Since The Day I Was Told
My Precious Son Had Died
It Seems Impossible
Although I Know It's True
Because Everything I See
Reminds Me Of You
I Still Hear Your Laughter
See The Smile On Your Face
I Would Have Lost My Sanity
If Not For God's Saving Grace
I Have To Close This Letter Now
But This Is Not Good-bye
For You Will Forever Walk Softly
In My Heart And By My Side.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET ANGEL BOY!
I miss you soo much and have been reminiscing about the night before you were born and the moment you were put into my arms. We shared our "first" together. Your 1st breath of life, I gave you. Your 1st kiss, I gave you. your 1st taste of food, I gave you. your 1st diaper change, I gave you. Your 1st cry, I soothed. Your 1st laugh, I smiled. Your first hug, I melted. Your 1st crawl, I marveled, I let go of your hand for your 1st step. Your 1st hurt, I kissed. I was your first confidant. I was a Mommy who loved her sweet, beautiful baby boy so much and would have given up ANYTHING to keep you safe and happy.
I Miss YOU so much BJ. I know you are here with us, but I still want to hear and feel you. I also know you are with God and he is protecting you until we can be together again, so at least I know you are safe.
Happy 30th Birthday Honey! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Love.....Your Momma
1John 4:16 "God is Love. Whoever lives in Love, lives in God and God in him."
February 14, 2012
Miss you Bj!!!!!!
January 23, 2012
We go through life so often
Not stopping to enjoy the day,
And we take each one for granted
As we travel on our way.
We never stop to measure
Anything we just might miss,
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an angel's kiss.
A kiss that is sent from Heaven
A kiss from up above,
A kiss that is very special
From someone that you love.
For in your pain and sorrow
An angel's kiss will help you through,
This kiss is very private
For it is meant for only you.
So when my heart is heavy
And filled with tears and pain,
And no one can console me
Remember once again.....
About the the son I grieve for
Because I sadly miss
And the gentle breeze you took for granted
Was just......... "an angel's kiss."
~Unknown
December 29, 2011
Happy Holidays BJ. I hope you are watching over the family, we are thinking of you. Love you very very much!
December 25, 2011
Our Christmas Angel.......We all love you!
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas to you!!! I live you so much Bj and I would give anything to have you back!! I know you will be here with us this Christmas and ever Christmas to follow!!! You are in my heart and I think about you every second Of every day!! I love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23, 2011
Beautiful, Beautiful....Beautiful Boy!
December 20, 2011
Luv you buddy.
December 11, 2011
I felt you with us today BJ. I LOVE YOU!
November 14, 2011
6 seconds, 6 minutes, 6 hours, 6 days, 6 weeks, 6 month, 6 years, my lifetime.....It will NEVER get easier. I Love You and Miss You SOOOOOO much!!
November 14, 2011
6 months? Really?
I miss you!
November 11, 2011
I miss you so much!! I love you and I know you are with me. Thank you. Love love love
October 20, 2011
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...You make me happy when skies are gray...You'll never know dear how much I love you...so please don't take my BJ away... :(
October 10, 2011
I love you BJ!
October 9, 2011
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
1John 4:16
I love you and am MISSING YOU!!
September 29, 2011
Miss you!!!
Gabby Sharp
September 29, 2011
BJ,
I will never forget all the great times we had together. You were always the brother I never had and always wanted. I miss your laugh, your smile and the way you gave me a hard time. I love you forever; I like you for always as long as I breathe my brother you will be. Xoxo
September 26, 2011
Hey buddy. Raiders are kicking but and taking names. Think there's a 12th man on the field. miss you buddy.
September 20, 2011
The wind that whispers through the trees, the brightest star at night,
a rainbow on a dismal day, a shaft of golden light,
All these are signs you send to me, a message from above,
that even death can't break the bonds of Son and Mother Love...
I love and miss your sweet smile and little chuckle so much!
September 19, 2011
I love you so much BJ. Life just is NOT the same without you. I know I dont need to remind you but you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers daily. Miss your face!
<3 RC
September 5, 2011
Hey buddy. I just wanted to say hi, thinking about you. ULA
August 30, 2011
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
wood
August 29, 2011
Ps. Your Raiders are looking rough kid
Heather
August 27, 2011
BJ we all had dinner together last Sunday and I know u where there. Your mom looks good the light that comes through her eyes when she sees Kane is amazing!!! He's getting so big!! We have talked about getting together once a month so we can all see each other! I think we all need the support of each other! Chad misses you so much. And so do I! We love you and miss you!!
August 24, 2011
Nothing but love.
August 20, 2011
We walk this road together, threw the storm, whatever weather cold or warm, just let'n you know that your not alone. Thanks for guiding us .
August 19, 2011
I AM
Love Dad
RC
August 18, 2011
I am so glad that you are watching over your whole family. We miss you so much! There are no words to explain the loss we feel but i know that as an angel you know this without it being said. Visit my dreams! And please rest in peace!
M U
August 17, 2011
Miss u everyday
August 15, 2011
Miss you baby. Love you and think of you every single day!
R.C
August 13, 2011
Hi B
August 7, 2011
Miss you buddy
August 6, 2011
XOXOXO!
August 5, 2011
Hi
July 29, 2011
What's up buddy. Football lock out over. Baseball race looking good. I know your watching. PMR.
July 26, 2011
I LOVE YOU!!!
Farrell
July 25, 2011
BJ, To think of you is to see you with that great smile of yours! Seeing you and Kane together makes everyone else smile! You will be remembered, loved and greatly missed - ALWAYS
A Z
July 22, 2011
Whats up buddy. Missing you a lot. With unconditional love.
July 19, 2011
BJ we are all still thinking about you daily. And miss you dearly. Watch over us and help guide us. WE LOVE YOU
July 15, 2011
hey babe
July 13, 2011
What's up buddy.
Robyn Cherry- Rybicki
July 8, 2011
BJ every day that goes by my heart aches more for you. It doesn't get easier. I want you to know Kane is doing well-- better then the weeks past. I love you so so so very much and I miss you terribly. Please at least come to me in my dreams. I cant express how badly I need to see your face and feel the comfort of your arms and sweet words. Please know I love you and never ever stop thinking about you. You are my one and only true love and soul mate and life just is NOT the same without you, it's a whole different world. I feel so alone and need you! But I have comfort in knowing that you can see me and are watching over all of us. And I hope I am making you proud. Love you forever and ever my baby!! xoxoxo
July 7, 2011
Brother, I miss you sooooo much!! My heart aches everyday and I think about you all the time! I will always and forever cherish the last 27 years of my life that I had with you! You are an amzing Daddy to Kane and I will be sure he ALWAYS knows and remembers that! I haven't wrote you on here yet because I could not face the fact that I would be writing on my brothers obituary! The thought of that just makes me sick! I never imagined doing this... EVER! And it is so heartbreaking for me! I know you are in a better place now and free of any pain this world could cause you! But that doesnt make this any easier! I love you dearly and know you will always be by my side! And watching over all of us! I look forward to the day we meet in heaven again! I love you BJ!
Linda Alexander
July 2, 2011
I did not know BJ but his mother, Susan, was my “angel” during a recent bout with chemo due to Lymphoma. A sweeter, kinder, more thoughtful lady would be hard to find. She indeed was, & is, an angel … I am convinced her son is now her angel. Goodness follows goodness. With such parents, BJ was most certainly a delightful young man. As the mother of 2 boys near the same age, my heart holds deep sadness at this loss. While there can be no words to assuage such a hurt, know that my prayers are with you every single day, my dear angel, Susan, & they reach out to your husband & the rest of the Rybicki family.
Robyn Cherry
July 1, 2011
Baby, my sweet angel, we miss you so very much! Every second of every SINGLE day my heart aches without you. I hold the memories me and Kane shared with you very close to my heart and I hope I am making you proud each day. I can not wait to see you again, visit me in my dreams :)
I love you Love you Love you, my husband to be, my love, my soul mate.
Robyn Cherry-Rybicki
June 30, 2011
Luv u BJ
Katie Janky
June 30, 2011
BJ, we all miss you so much :( My heart aches and i long to see you again but i know that i, as well as everyone else, will see you again someday. i know that you are in a better place but we all still miss you more than you'll ever know. Watch over us BJ, Love you
Josh Janky
June 30, 2011
BJ, I will always remember the great times we had when you would come see us here in Nebraska. We always had fun out on the farm. Your life was cut way too short yet I know you are in a good place. We all miss you so much and think about you all the time.
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