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Richard Oleszczuk Obituary
Surrounded by family on June 19, 2014 RICHARD M. "RICK" OLESZCZUK; survived by his devoted wife, Rochelle "Shelly" Oleszczuk (nee Gilberg); loving father of Josh and Zack Oleszczuk and his wife Ashley; dear brother of Anita Bienlein, Cindy Barnett and the late Joseph Oleszczuk; adoring Pop-Pop of Capri. Rick is also survived by his buddy, Dozer and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, MD 21093 on Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Church of the Nativity, 20 E. Ridgley Road, Timonium on Monday, June 23 at 10AM. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Rick's memory to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236 &/or Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. A guest book is available at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com
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Shelly Oleszczuk
June 17, 2017
It's almost Father's Day ( tomorrow 0618/2017),the day after(06/19/2017) will be 3 years since Heaven became your home .
We miss you everyday especially on days that touch our hearts like our little Capri graduating from the threes to the fours. Her singing,dancing her huggies.
Our little Blake who does "so big" and is so proud when she does it. Her snuggles .
Easter was good,Josh made Pizzagain all by himself and it was delicious, he gets his cooking skills from you .
Zack is am amazing Dad, and husband ,he gets those traits from you. This year has been tough on us but especially him and Ash.
I know you are always watching over us because, when I stopped to drop something off to Zack and Ash ,and after her 3rd visit to her pediatrician for Blake's skin and she didn't seem to be making too much progress in getting her skin issues to calm down , I said to Ashley ,if I were you I would go see a pediatrics dermatologist now since nothing really is working that great. You know the rest if the story, that very dermatologist was the reason Ashley 's cancer was found. I know looking back now, when I suggested to her to go to a dermatologist that was once again you watching over us .
I know you are all these things ,I feel your spirit ,so many times, and it's truly amazing when I am with girls, Capri ALWAYS brings you up to me , without me saying a word. She told me the angels in heaven will give you a phone so she can call you . I explained to her you don't have a phone but, you are always watching over us and especially her and Blake ,keeping them safe (and Doz).
I know you hear me. Thank you for taking my prayers to heaven for my healing and continued complete healing for Ashley and the many other prayers, I send thru you.
Thank you for making your presence known to me , when I need it and showing me strength I never knew I had.
I know you are Proud of Zack as A Dad and Josh as an uncle and the kindness and helpfulness they share (especially to me ), just as you akways did.
Happy Father's Day in Heaven.
❤
Me
March 20, 2017
.........and so our sweet little angel Capri turned 3 on March 16,2017 , continue to shine your light and love on her and watch over her always. Life goes on and time stands still ........
Me
March 6, 2017
Thinking of you always (On Angel Wings)
especially today ❤0305
September 3, 2016
Happy Birthday (09/02)
Love you and miss you forever and a day Me
Shelly
June 18, 2016
"Quiet the mind and the soul will speak".
I hear you .........always. <3. Me
March 26, 2016
Happy Easter,Easter Bunny ;)
Forever in my heart
Love me
February 14, 2016
Happy Valentines Day In Heaven
Love,
Me
Shelly
December 23, 2015
Christmas truly was "our season"! I still love it, it's just different, but then again everything is different .
I'm sure Christmas in Heaven is Beautiful!
Merry Christmas I love you
Happy times Happy Birthday,cause honey your soul could never grow old It's evergreen. Baby your smile's forever in my mind and memory-Ed Sheeran
Shelly Oleszczuk
September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
Happy Birthday.........Forever(9-2-15)
Death changes everything, Time changes nothing.
I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice,
the stories of your life and just being in your presence.
So no, time changes nothing. I miss you just as much today
as I did the day you died. I just miss you.
Love ........me
September 1, 2015
Happy Birthday Rick (9-2-15), I feel your spirit around so much and it is always a good feeling especially with Capri.
It was a beautiful day to visit your grave and talk to you and know you heard every word (right Pop Pop?).
Life continues and I continue to go forward as best I can , remembering our conversations and what you wanted for me.
We honored your life this year 2015 , on the 1 year anniversary of your death, it was hard but it was also nice to be with the whole family.
I feel certain 2016 will bring good changes and more happiness for all of us. You will be there sharing with us , your spirit and soul.
I Love You,
Shelly
Shelly
June 22, 2015
Rick, Today (06/23/15) is a year ago , we had your funeral, sometimes I still can't believe it, but, then my heart hurts and I know it's real.
You wanted to be cremated , so you truly are forever in your favorite places, including your most favorite ..."The Beach."
The Beach ironically , is where Zack celebrated Father's Day with his family.....I know you were there and I know he does too.
Likewise Josh cooked dinner on the grill, another favorite thing for you to do, and here you were too , truly you are where we are.
By the way, when we celebrated your life on Friday at one of your favorite restaurants (06/19/15), when I said to Capri this is for Pop Pop in heaven (that is all I said) and as if on queue, she took that little hand kissed it looked up and blew you a kiss to Heaven. You see her , I know that too.
I know you want us to be happy and live life , and we are doing ok , and as long as we know you are watching over us we will continue to be ok .
"Grief never ends...But it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith... It is the price of love."
I Love you..........
Shelly
Shelly
June 21, 2015
Rick,Today (06/22) a year ago,we had your viewing so friends and family could say their good -byes to you.
It was the last time I would hold your hand and kiss your lips, in this world.
It was the first time I'd miss you forever.
I Love You❤
Shelly
"People die,Love never does."
Shelly
June 18, 2015
Rick,
It has been a year since you died (june19,2014).
I still love you,I still miss you, I am still sad .
I am doing my best to be strong ,some days are harder than others but, I am working on it.
We talked about this ,living life and being happy I am doing my best ,one day at a time.
The things that help me are: I know you are healthy, happy ,at peace and with other great people in heaven.
You are also with us watching over us always.
The other thing is, our little Capri. She fills me with love ,laughs and happiness. I know when she is with me ,you are too, I feel your spirit.
Your "little family" as you called us (Me,Josh,Zack,Ash,Capri&Doz) as if we were your world ,and we were. We are good and doing ok ,we get our strength from you.
Grief is like a puzzle,piece by piece we put our lives back together and when we are almost done we realize there is a piece missing and it always will be ..........You.
I Love You
Shelly
Shelly
June 14, 2015
Even in the darkness of grief there is always something to be grateful for.
Thank you my little Capri for showing me that life can still be beautiful. The littlest person in my life has taught me the most about living.
Mom Mom and Capri together the 2 of us will be , our Guiardian Angel in heaven , Pop Pop , will always make us 3.
Love ,Shelly
Shelly
June 13, 2015
Rick, Last Saturday I watched Capri and she slept over for the first time. she was funny as usual , dancing , making her animal sounds ,sniffing flowers etc. My mom, B , Josh and Susan were entertained all evening.
She always goes to your picture with you and Josh and blows you a kiss in heaven. This time when she went over I said there's Pop Pop and she picked the picture off the stand and kissed you! You know that because whenever she is here , I feel you here too.
I still think about all the pop pop mom mom things we talked about doing, and I hope I'll be a good mom mom on my own, well as good as I can be without you. I know you're with us, so step in whenever I start to fall apart,you always do!
When we played bubbles, I told Capri catch them and pop them. Children love to pop the bubbles, but she got so excited as I filled the yard with them and laughed but instead of grabbing for them she stood totally still and watched as they floated to the sky , her little head tilted back and her eyes just looking at them as the rose to the sky , almost as if she knew they were floating to you .
I am grateful to be part of Capri's life, I just wish you were too , physically here on earth ( because I know you are in spirit). Is that what they mean by the term survivor's guilt? I am not sure, I just call it broken heart syndrome. I am here for a reason , I am sure, whatever the reason, I am blessed to be Mom Mom to Capri so I pray I will return the blessing with gratitude , humility and love.
I Love You
Shelly
June 3, 2015
Rick, how do I just open my eyes and wake up and know dates on calendars?
Today (June,3RD) a year ago you were moved to Hospice. I was with you, pretending to be strong(all the while my stomach was in knots, I was physically ,mentally and emotionally a total mess). You were still stronger, even then. The transport came for you, we kissed I was glad I was alone with you. I turned to grab your things and when I turned back around there stood my best friend. I just cried and cried and cried .I wasn't sure I could ever stop ,she just hugged me and said I wasn't letting you do this alone. God always knows what we need better then we do.
I made you comfortable in your bed , Mike was already there . You had a beautiful courtyard outside your room. I'm not sure why it mattered but, somehow it mattered , it mattered to me that it was beautiful for you.
I was told it was ok for me to still be sad sometimes ,but each time that I am I have to think of something you did that made me laugh.
so.....I know you have welcomed Uncle John in heaven with you last Thursday, between the 2 of you it is probably like a version of Food Network there. I just hope the 2 of you clean up after you cook so Aunt Gen doesn't have to gob around closing all the cabinets and wiping the counters!
I'll get thru today and I'll be one more day stronger.........when I put my head on my pillow to go to sleep my heart will whisper .........I miss you ...still
My Love, Shelly
April 27, 2015
Rick, I had been feeling really sad the last couple days and was not really sure why. I realized tomorrow (April 28)last year was when we were told the cancer came back. Isn't it weird how subconsciously our minds know things long before they come to the surface?
I remember that day ( honestly wish I didn't).
You were so strong as you always were through not only your illness but your entire life.
The truth is......when I lost you I lost myself.
I know you watch over our little Capri. She melts my heart and makes me smile , zack brought her for a surprise visit the other day. She was just the thing I needed ,like she showed up and brought the sunshine with her.
I am trying to be strong some days are better than others.
Each night I put my head to my pillow I try to tell myself I'm strong because I lived one more day without you.........If only I could believe that.
Ironically, tomorrow I meet with my group of friends that have lost their spouses/partners so they will be my support.
I pray for strength and I will be ok.
Lord Jesus heal me. Heal me in whatever you see needs healing. Heal me of whatever might separate me from you. Heal my memory, heal my heart, heal my emotions, heal my spirit, heal my body, heal my soul. Lay your hands gently upon me and heal me through your love for me.
Amen
Forever.....Love
Shelly Oleszczuk
April 14, 2015
Rick,tomorrow(April 15) is Zack's birthday (first one without you physically here).
I'm sure it will be somewhat tough/bittersweet but ,he knows you want us all to be happy and live our lives happy too.
He is such an amazing father to Capri(not because he is our son,but, because it is absolutely true.) You see that I know.
I receive all your messages because I believe (you always knew that and you came to believe as well).
I can relay messages but, one directly from you would be wonderful! We are celebrating Thursday,just so you know;).
I always told you,you were the Best Dad Ever !
The father you were, is the father Zack is....because of you.
There is no better present than that.
Love.............me
Shelly Oleszczuk
March 29, 2015
Lord,For those of us needing to make some major decisions right now, please place wisdom in or hands along with a clear mind. Release any stress by replacing it with serenity.
Amen
Rick, with your guidance and peace the decision will be right......Love....forever...Me
Shelly Oleszczuk
March 16, 2015
Rick ,Today is Capri's 1st birthday. We celebrated yesterday with a pizza party and delicious cake and cookies . Our little princess was just precious! She definitely enjoyed her cake! You were a big part of it,( another promise fulfilled).
Zack and Ashley are amazing parents but ,you see that . Doz is well Doz is Doz but a good big brother.( I was going to carry treats in my pocket for him but, that was your special thing with him,but I do scratch his little butt ) Uncle Josh even makes Capri laugh and shares his office toys with her, well I kind of shared his office toys with her lol.
It was hard for me ,like everything is for me now, but things with her seem to be the hardest.
We talked so much about the things we would do with our grandkids, but, we were suppose to be together doing them.
I try to be mom mom ( I remember all our conversations)but I don't know if I am doing a good job or not, I just know I love her to pieces and yes, enough for both of us and more!
We talked about bringing her home from the boardwalk down the beach. We would have a stroller but she would insist you carry her and you would and she would fall asleep on your shoulder, her long hair would be sticky from, cotton candy and ice cream and the hot night and you wouldn't want that little head anywhere else. Well, I can tell you her long hair is not so long, its still fuzzy but growing , I can smile about some things.
I remember our talks and I look at some of our last pictures and I know so much more .
I keep wondering how do I be mom mom without pop pop, its like peanut butter without jelly, salt without pepper, rain without rainbows, we were meant to be together .
I know when Capri and I were out last week and we were driving home and he was in the back seat just giggling away and I wasn't even talking to her, you were ,she giggled almost the entire way home , I knew it was you and so did she.
I am trying to be strong , its hard but I try. ( still working on that promise)
I continue to try to fulfill all my promises ,I may need your help with some but, I wont give up ever.
Thank you for every message you send me and yes the pictures , especially the one from yesterday.
This time of year is hard, you were dong so good and I have pictures of you making the Italian pie ,sitting at the kitchen table cutting all the meat and cheeses and you were smiling and just fine,, and then ......well then,
they are making the pie in 2 weeks. I was hoping they weren't going to this year but then you would want them to so I'll get thru.
Some days I still cant believe your gone (physically) .
Don't worry about me , I'll be ok ,as long as I know your here.
I Love you ................until forever,
Me
Zach Oleszczuk
March 14, 2015
Dad,
This Sunday is Capri's 1st birthday (even though her real birthday is Monday). We wanted to keep it small so of course we are having over 70 people. Ashley has worked really hard setting this up and it should be really fun. I know you would love to be there physically. We are having pizza, beer, and cake. We have had 1st holidays and birthdays and special days without your physical presence, but this one has been equally as hard if not a little harder. Everyday I am home with Capri she points to pictures we have on the wall and makes me say who everyone is. We always start with the picture of you and me from the wedding. We say Doood and Pop Pop. Yesterday I swore she actually said pop. She can say up, cat, woof (when you ask what does a dog say), and I think she said all finished this morning after breakfast.
She has grown up so fast and has brought some much love and joy to this house and our families. She definitely gets that from you. I have never met a person that didn't like you or had anything bad to say about you and so far the same is true of Capri! Of course she has a few more years to catch up to you.
Now that it is warm out and Dozer is able to go for walks again he always wants to try and go to uncles Josh's house I am sure to see if you are there.
We have all been surviving and trying to figure out how to move forward. Ashley and I have promised that this summer we are going to the beach as much as possible. We know that's where you would want to be and that is where we are going. Ashley and I never got down there as much as we wanted in the past, but we have already set up our schedules and we are going to be down there a lot. So save us some good spots on the beach and we will see you there. I know you we will be with us on Sunday as we celebrate so I hope you have a good time with us.
Love,
Zack, Ash, Capri, and Dozeman
Shelly
January 1, 2015
I think if you everyday and miss you even more .I love you.........
That's all
Shelly oleszczuk
December 28, 2014
?? miss you so much.
shelly oleszczuk
December 28, 2014
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Zack
August 17, 2014
Dad,
Yesterday was Capri's 5 month birthday. She is getting so big so quick. I have no doubt you have been there every step of the way. Words do not exist that could capture the sense of loss our whole family has felt. Our only saving grace is that we were able to honor your wishes and where ever you are we know you are not in pain. To be honest, as the days go buy it doesn't get easier. Maybe one day it will, but we still think about you every waking second and wish you were still here in person to share all of our new memories. Some things have been especially hard, like going down to the beach for the firs time. Walking over to Laurie's and Hugh's for fourth of July and I am sure your upcoming birthday will bring tears, sadness, smiles, joy, and laughter. After all, you wouldn't want us to be sad. Your little buddy Dozer misses you too. And not just because you brought him treats!
Although we are all still very heartbroken, we have found a way to survive. Your spirit no doubt has helped us push through some very difficult times without you. Thank to all you have given us and taught us. We know we will find a way through, even if it may take a long time to get there. I love you and miss you and just want to say thanks for watching out for us!
Love,
Zack, Ashley, your princess Capri, and of course your buddy Dozer.
Brad Higbee
July 26, 2014
Rick, We didn't work together very long, but Acosta was never the same after you left. Always eager to help when you could; even your last day at work, if it hadn't rained, you were going to help me with something unrelated to work.
Charlene Baksh
June 24, 2014
To the Oleszczuk Family, our family is praying for you all during this trying time. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort. Sincerely, The Baksh Family
Deborah Brouse
June 23, 2014
Rick was such a warm friendly person. The warmth he shared with us all will continue to live in our hearts as we remember him.
Dann Tamminga
June 23, 2014
Rick
Thank you for your years of friendship, smiles, and laughs we shared at UPS. You were a great man and we are forever grateful for having you in our lives. We lost a friend and heaven gained a saint. Thank you Shelly and family for sharing his bright light. God bless you Rick. Fly high!
Sue Henry
June 23, 2014
Rochelle,my deepest sympathy.I did not know Rick personally,but from
hearing you talk about him I know he was a wonderful husband,father and grandfather..Know that he will always be with you,watching over you.
Sue Henry
Regina Thomas
June 22, 2014
What a great person, You always made everyone laugh. May you RIP Rick, prayers for your family always. Regina
Susan Duke
June 22, 2014
Shelly and family: So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
John and Susan Duke
June 21, 2014
words cannot express how much you will be missed. Always a fun loving guy who had a smile for everyone. So glad UPS brought us together.
Margie Canter
June 21, 2014
Rick, you are a great friend and mentor! You touched my life and the lives of many people! You always had a smile to share. Thanks for your friendship, you will forever be in my heart. I'll miss you my friend.
Love you,
Ang
Wayne Schmidt
June 21, 2014
A true friend. Always there for everyone and bringing a smile that lit the room. Our prayers for Rick and his family.
June 21, 2014
What a great person! Had a lot of laughs with you at UPS and nick with you playing ball with the cracker jacks. God bless you and your family. Love ya bud. Kathy & Nick Lozzi
John Damico
June 21, 2014
Rick, you were a great friend, mentor and joy to be around! Your friends & family @ UPS will never forget you! Rest in peace and God Bless you!
John Damico
Shelly O
June 21, 2014
Rick, I am finalizing some of your arrangements right now..........
and I just really miss you and love you.....that's all.
Love, Shelly
Mark Felmar
June 21, 2014
Dear Cousin Rick,
As I write this note from the beach this morning all of the great times that we had at family affairs in the summer on Laurie and Hughe's porch are flooding my memory. I loved having a few beers with you and hearing your latest round of jokes at these events.
Rick, even though you and I are the same age I can tell you that I always admired you as a husband, a father, a grandfather, a worker and as a loving member of the expansive Petrone Family.
We will all miss you greatly but your fun loving attitude and spirit will always be with us
Love and peace,
Cousin Mark
Shelly O
June 20, 2014
Rick,
The last 2 1/2 years of our lives have had so many wonderful times ( Zack and Ash getting engaged, married ,pregnant, and then our wonderful granddaughter Capri).(Josh Graduating).
We also had our devastating times from your cancer diagnosis ,thru remission and then the cancer returning. You were courageous and strong beyond words fighting as hard as you could to beat the cancer.
You never once complained , thru all the pain, you were always concerned about your family first.
You thanked me all the time for taking such good care of you and told me how much you loved me. I told you to stop thanking me ,it was what I wanted to do and needed to do, I only wish my care could've healed you back to good health.
Sadly that was not to be.
We were best friends , home bodies , and loved our cozy times together , doing nothing but just being with each other.
I will miss you forever and a day,,,,,,,,,,my heart is broken
heaven got a saint and my........love
I Love You now,then, and alwy
Shelly
Kathy Haleamau
June 20, 2014
My wonderful Rick, I will love you and miss you always! Thank you for being a part of my life for 40 great years! God Bless you! Love Always, Kath
Josh O
June 20, 2014
Love and Miss you Dad
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