Richard M. Bonalewicz

Lt. Col. Dr. Richard M. Bonalewicz, USAF Ret. (70) lost his battle with lung cancer June 3. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Will Bonalewicz, North East; daughters, Joanna, Neb., Kristal and Carrie, Md.; and siblings, SMSgt. Mathew A. Bonalewicz USAF Ret. and his wife CMSgt. Connie Bonalewicz USAF Ret., Va., Bob W. Bonalewicz, Mass., Kathleen August and her husband, James, Nev., and Marianne Bonalewicz, Mass.; also nine nieces and nephews; nine grand-nieces and nephews; aunts; uncles; cousin; and friends. He was an All-American athlete excelling in baseball, football and basketball. He attended Colby College (BS) ME, California State University at Sacramento, (Master's) and University of Oregon Eugene (PhD). He taught at SUNY Brockport, RIT, Gannon University and Mercyhurst College NE, coaching baseball at Brockport, RIT and Gannon. He was an Air Force Navigator in Vietnam, a Reserve Liaison for the Air Force Academy and a proud veteran. Bonalewicz was affiliated with numerous professional and coaching organizations, American Legion Post 105 and the local AFS organization as father and mentor to over 20 students from around the world. An ardent traveler, he visited over 160 countries. Friends will be received at the W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home, 92 S. Lake St., North East, Pa. on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a celebration of his life there on Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be with honors at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made payable to Brockport Foundation: Golden Eagle Baseball Team, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420. Place "In memory of Coach Dick Bonalewicz" in the remarks section of the check would be greatly appreciated. To send condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneralhome.com.