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Richard Schakow Obituary
Richard R.
Brockport: (formerly of Irondequoit) Suddenly on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at age 49. Rich was preceded in death by his mom; Dolores Schakow. Rich is survived by his dad, George Schakow; his loving companion, Wendy Denning; brother, Thomas Schakow; sisters, Denise (Jim) Dill, Kyle Smith (Richard Starwald), Sherry Schakow; nieces and nephews, James, Robert, Caitlyn and Michael Dill, Samantha and Travis Smith, Richard and Patrick Schakow; aunt, Mary Travis; Wendy's family (mom, Diane Galbrait; children, Michael (Jessica) and Matthew (Jessica) Denning; grandchildren, Julia, Parker and Ryleigh Denning); as well as many dear friends. Rich was a machinist by trade. He had a zest for life and lived his life to the fullest. Rich loved riding his motorcycles and time spent at the family cottage. Rich will be remembered for his heart warming nature. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family; his memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Rich's family will receive friends Tuesday, August 23, 1-4 and 6-8PM at New Comer Family Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday at 11AM at the funeral home for his service. For those wishing, please consider honoring Rich with a donation to your favorite charity. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at the Kessler Burn and Trauma Unit at the URMC for their compassion and kindness during this difficult time. To share a memory, please visit:
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Karen Struczewski
August 26, 2011
Denise, Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
In one sense there is no death.
The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond his departure.
You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you, that spirit looking out of others eyes; talking to you in the familiar things that he touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends.
He lives on in your life as in the lives of all others that knew him.
My sincere sympathy. Karen (Polizzi) Struczewski
August 24, 2011
We at Christ Community Church of Brockport are sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that your families are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time.
-Christ Community Church
August 23, 2011
Denise and family,
My deepest condolences at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Goodison
August 22, 2011
TJ and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Know that we are praying for all of you during this very difficult time.
David & Barbara Huntington
Michael Benner
August 22, 2011
Tom and family ,I am so saddened by the loss of Rich..I will never forget his goofy smile and the way he looked up to Tom...im glad to say I knew Rich..God bless all the Schakow family..he was doing what he loved and loved life..
Chuck Agee
August 22, 2011
Kyle - may God comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Rick Maciulis
August 22, 2011
I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of Rich. May he rest in peace.
Danielle Becker
August 21, 2011
Sherry...Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers....
Sharon Smith Williams
August 21, 2011
Wendy and family - thinking of you and praying God gives you strength during this difficult time.
Linda Pannone
August 21, 2011
Sherry - my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your brother. You are ih my heart.
August 21, 2011
Kyle - keeping you and your family in my prayers. Alice
August 21, 2011
James, Family and Friends,
I am so sorry for very tragic loss of you uncle, brother, son, partner, and good friend.
Marty Murray
Ed & Nadia Niniowsky
August 21, 2011
May your memories give you strength, our thoughts and prayers go to all of you.
Peggie, Ian & Lia Forster
August 21, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sherry
August 21, 2011
miss ya.
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