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Richard Joseph Krawczyk

Richard Krawczyk Obituary

KRAWCZYK-Richard Joseph (Butch) Age 71, formerly of Pendleton, NY, passed from this life peacefully on March 29, 2008 in his home in Land o' Lakes, Fl. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on April 14, 1936. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 wonderful years, Gloria (Gerlach), and was a loving father to Janine Perez (Rick), Kim Osborne (Ric) and Todd Krawczyk (Misty). He was lovingly called "Papa" by Alina Perez, Morgan, Hunter and Drew Osborne and Aspen Krawczyk. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, John and Genevieve Krawczyk. He is fondly remembered by his siblings John (Eileen), Sr. M. Janita Krawczyk CSSF, Joan Wiencek (late Dr. Robert), Fred, Christine McKee (Miles), Rosalyn McGuire (Robert), Gary and Mary Ellen. The dearest brother-in-law to Carolyn & Kenneth Beback and Judith Nunciato (late Dominic) and survived by his many nieces and nephews. Richard had a wide circle of friends too numerous to mention. He touched the lives of many. In lieu of flowers, donations generously accepted to onebreathatatime.net or One Breath at a Time, 1271 Berkshire Lane, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34668. A celebration of Richard's life will be held in Pendleton, NY at a future date.

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Published by Buffalo News on Apr. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Krawczyk

19 Entries

Larry and Marty Rogler

April 14, 2008

Happy Birthday, Richard.
We knew you for only a short time but long enough to know what a great guy you were. We will miss you and will always remember your humor and your great spirit.

Chris McKee

April 10, 2008

The sadness and hurt that is felt right now will hopefully be replaced by acceptance that my brother is finally at peace after a long courageous battle. I will always miss my beautiful brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gloria and family. Love, Chris

Ellen Brown

April 10, 2008

Dear Gloria,

Everyday my heart aches for you. I will always remember the great talks with Richard and what a wonderful person he was. Stay strong. Richard will always be with you in all you do.

Always right across the street.

Ellen

Joan Tryjankowski

April 8, 2008

Gloria, Remember that the ones we love will always remain with us, for love iself lives on in our treasured memories. I'm sure that there are many happy memories held in your heart. Keep them close, they help at a sad and lonely time like this. Wishing you and your family loving thoughts and happy memories.

Rose Burkowski (Gurney)

April 8, 2008

Gloria, Janine, Kim & Todd:
It has been a long time since we have spoken, but your family is thought about often. I was so sorry to hear about Dick. He was always a great guy with a huge smile. I know words can’t take away the pain of such a loss, but take comfort in the wonderful memories you have.

April 8, 2008

Dear Golfer ~
You know we are all grieving along with you, Richard was such a special person and will be missed by many. You know I'm always here for you, call me whenever you want to talk.
Love,
Blondie

Danielle Ostrowski

April 8, 2008

Gloria,

I am so sorry about your loss. Your Family is in my thoughts & prayers.

God bless,

Danielle Ostrowski ( Warfield)

Kevin Beback

April 7, 2008

Aunt Gloria, Janine, Kim, Todd & family.

Uncle Butch as he was referred to by the nieces & nephews. My (3) memories of him are as follows: Bills games, family functions and the person. I will always miss the drive to the Bills home games and him and my father would be going over the strategy of what we needed to do to beat this weeks opponent. The funny part was, they were right all of the time. Family: Laughter and camaraderie usually ruled. It would not be uncommon to be at our house on a Saturday and your house on Sunday. Boynton Ave, Cheektowaga, Hamburg, Pendleton and eventually Florida. These fine times seemed to last forever. The person: There really is only one word to describe Uncle Butch, and thats "Class". He was always respectfull, kind and considerate to all of us kids. The examples he set as a person are ones that most people envy. So I write this with a heavy heart but, I feel lucky and fortunate to having someone like him in our lives, I am more prouder to say that he was my uncle.

All our Love,

Kevin, Allyson & Kaley Beback

Joan Wiencek

April 7, 2008

Dear Gloria and children
I understand the loss that you are feeling. He will be missed by all of us. You all have a special place in my heart. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. He and Bob are enjoying a drink.
Love you, Joan

Millie Marciniak (Kwitek)

April 7, 2008

Gloria,
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing.Heard about it from my sister in Buffalo. We were distant cousins, I guess our fathers were related.

Mary Beth Schadel

April 7, 2008

Gloria,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Know that your friends in N.Y. are thinking of you.
Mary Beth Schadel (Davey)

Don Osborn

April 7, 2008

Dear Gloria,

I am so sorry, If I can help in any way please call.

Roz McGuire

April 7, 2008

Richard was affectionately called Butch by many of his brothers and sisters. He was truly a remarkable individual who showed so much courage with his illness. Butch has alway held a special place in my heart. Growing up he was always there for me. He will truly be missed.

Leslie Videki

April 7, 2008

When I was a little girl I had the biggest crush on Uncle Butch. I will always remember his kindness, sense of humor, and how he made all of his neices and nephews feel special and important. I will truly miss him.

Mary Ellen Krawczyk

April 7, 2008

To my dear brother Richard's family. We remember you with love and joy. You are and will always be missed. Love, Mary Ellen and Adam.

Kevin O'Connor

April 7, 2008

Dick was a great guy. He helped me out a lot when I was a snot-nosed apprentice technician at Harrison.
Afterlife be forewarned - If any other trade in Heaven is doing what Dick thinks is electrical work there will definitely be Hell to pay.
May he rest in peace.

patricia Beckwith

April 6, 2008

Gloria: Sorry to read about your loss. Please keep in touch. Pat and Don

Doug Gross

April 6, 2008

Todd, my condolences on the passing of your dad. He was one of the good guys and I always enjoyed talking to him. May he rest in peace.

Kevin O'Connor

April 6, 2008

Dick was a Great guy! He helped me out alot when I was a snot-nosed apprentice technician. The other trades in Heaven had better not be doing anything close to electrical work, or there will definitely be Hell to pay!
May he rest in peace.

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