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Richard "Dickie"
Sep 4, 2024
Age 73, of Buffalo, NY. Son of James and Phyllis Szpakowski. Survived by his three brothers, Jimmy, Stephen and Michael. Dickie liked to travel to places like Florida, Las Vegas, Mexico and St. Martins in the Caribbean with his friends. Friends and family may call Sat., June 7 from 1-4 with a Memorial Service at 4 PM at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island.
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Denise Schoonmaker
June 1, 2025
We had some good times at work, out and softball. I will miss you Rich "Bud". I was sad to hear of this recently. RIP Rich Bud
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