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Richard WINALSKI Obituary
WINALSKI, Richard S., Sr.
Richard S. Winalski Sr., 85, passed away on Father's Day (June 17, 2012) with his beloved family by his side in Punta Gorda, FL. He was called by his Father to join him in heaven. He was born in Hartford, and lived in Newington, where he raised his family before moving to Florida in 1977. Richard joined the Navy during World War II and married the love of his life, Irene Dupont, in Key West, FL, where he was stationed. After serving his country, Richard returned to CT. He opened Elmwood Pastry Shop Inc. with his father Stanley and brother-in-law Howard Wollman in 1948. Later, his sons became partners with him in both the Elmwood Pastry Shop and Irene's Pastry Shop. The baking tradition is still carried on by his son Richard Jr. and grandson, Jonathan, at the Elmwood Pastry. Richard was past President of the Connecticut Bakers Association and The Buck and a Half Club. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Hartford Kiwanis Club, Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, and the Polish American Club in Hartford. He retired to Florida and started Scoobies located at Fisherman's Village, Punta Gorda with his wife, Irene, and then opened a drive-up 50's style restaurant, Robby Sue's in Punta Gorda with his daughters, Robin and Susan. Richard leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Irene (Dupont) Winalski; two sons, Richard S. (Caroline) Winalski, Jr. of West Hartford, and Stephen (Barbara) Winalski of New Britain; four daughters, Diane (Richard) Ozycz, of Berlin, Susan (Joseph) Aronne-Zorzo of Punta Gorda, FL, Helen (John) Palazzo of Rocky Hill, and Irene Robin (Robert) Jennings of Punta Gorda, FL. He also leaves 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson all of whom loved him and will miss him. He leaves a sister, Berenice Wollman of Farmington.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jerry Kaywell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Richard to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family condolences and to sign the online guestbook. Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard WINALSKI
Stephen Winalski
June 14, 2019
Hi Dad, I Cannot believe it is going to 7 years. Well you loved that number on the craps table as long as it was the first roll LOL Happy Fathers Day . Love ya Steve
June 15, 2013
well a year already, wow. We have been watching mom for you. "Doin good" as she would say. We even took her to Alaska, believe it or not. Well your site will be coming down soon, but you will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Love ya
Steve
December 11, 2012
Well it is coming up to Christmas Dad. The first one we will not have you with us. We all will be thinking of all of the wonderful Christmas mornings opening up the presents from Santa. What a great time. Well ,You will be with us in our memories of the great times we had.
Merry Christmas Dad! Happy New Year
Love always
Stephen,
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July 9, 2012
Robin Jenningd
July 8, 2012
My heart will always feel a little empty. Now that you are in Heaven. I reassure myself that you are there preparing for our huge family so we will all be together one day. I pray every night that I met all your wishes. I love you so much dad and miss you terribly. I'm taking care of mom so don't worry. Until we see each other again, my heart is with you my hero my dad my friend. Oxox always and forever. The baby of the 6 pack . Robin. Always in my heart and prayers
a day at the bakery
June 26, 2012
Patricia Hathaway
June 24, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers to your Family at this most tragic time. May God give you Peace and Comfort and help heal your broken hearts.Hold on to all of the wonderful memories and know that he is safe in the arms of our God
Kortny Walters
June 23, 2012
Allison, Cameron and Olivia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Even though I did not know Mr. Winalski personally, I owe him many thanks for his service to our country. Allison, may you be comforted in knowing that he will live forever in your heart and memories.
Marisa Montinieri
June 22, 2012
Helen, John and family. We are thinking of you all through this difficult time. By reading all the beautiful words about him I can see he was all about "family" and just knowing you both and how special you are to your friends/family, he is watching down with pride and love. Our prayers will be with you..Marisa & Bailey
Nancy Winialski
June 22, 2012
Every person who leaves us leaves a song behind, and one of Dick's songs is the great family he created with Irene. With heartfelt condolences to all of you, and happy memories of cousins just a couple of blocks away.
Matthew Wollman
June 22, 2012
To all my extended family and cousins, my deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Howard Wollman
June 21, 2012
One more member of America's greatest generation leaves us Richard Winalski will be sorely missed by us all. Uncle Dick was a most honorable and trustworthy man, who will live forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. I shall never forget the 4th of July family picnics and the Christmas get togethers. I learned a lot from Uncle Dick, both at home and the bakery. I will miss him.
Howard & Laraine Wollman Va Bch, VA
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Berenice Wollman
June 21, 2012
Dick- You and I had a lovely life as brother and sister, with nothing to be sorry for. God was good to us for letting us live this long. I have loved you all my life.
Berenice
Patty Lopes
June 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Sami Kapela Jackson
June 21, 2012
Mr. Winalski...thank you for always making me feel welcomed in your home, and thank you most for raising a wonderful family, most specifically Robin, one of my oldest, dearest and truest friends. I imagine you speaking the same words about her, as God did about Jesus...with You I am well pleased. Your legacy lives on in the family you left, a supportive loving family, I've been so blessed to know. May you rest peacefully in your Father's hands now, watching over them from above.
Robin, Hobbs, Josh & Joc & Irene (and the rest of the family I know from the stories) I wish you all the Grace of our Lord to comfort you in your sorrow at this time. Love, Light and Blessings to each of you.
Tracie Malone
June 20, 2012
To all of the Winalski Family,
You all are in my thoughts and my prayers so much.I pray that God watches over you all and gives you comfort and the strenght to get through this sad time.I have known your Dad since I was 12 and I will never forget him..He brought into this world one of my very dearest friends and a friend that I love very much.Love to you all!!! RIP Mr Winalski.You will live in everyones hearts forever
Stan Wollman
June 20, 2012
Richard, Diane, Stevie, Susan, Helen, Robin and the extended family- Let me express my condolences on the passing of Uncle Dick. In reading the tributes to your Dad our childhood was brought to mind and of all the holidays we shared together, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July we were always at one another's houses. May the memories you have help fill your hearts at this loss.
Aunt Irene I don't think there are words that can express the loss of a partner that shared so much of your life. I am deeply sorry for your loss,
The photo taken in your living room with Grandfather and Grandmother holding Susan with Diane, Richie and Stevie really brought home memories.
William Petrocelli
June 20, 2012
To Dane and family, my deepest sympathy. Iwas your paperboyand went to school with you and will remember Walsh ave.
Sincerly Bill Petrocelli
June 20, 2012
May joyful memories of your husband/father/grandfather replace the sadness in your hearts.
Love, Ken & Trudy
June 20, 2012
A man who gave alot of love and got a lot of love back. With a family like his I know he was a proud man- one who will be greatly missed.
Nilsa Perez
June 20, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Debbie Dionisio
June 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Stephen Winalski
June 20, 2012
Dad,
Time goes by so quickly and you never get to say I love you enough. We had so many great adventures left and time has taken them away.
Someday we will be together again an I will get to share them with you. The tables in Vegas, maybe a few fishing stories and how your Grandchildren grew into parents. Until then , watch over the family and remember we will miss you and always remember and love you.
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My Daddy & Me ...
Diane Ozycz
June 20, 2012
Love you Daddy, Always & Forever... Miss You more then you know... You were the most Wonderful father to all of us xoxo
Barbara McCurdy
June 20, 2012
Irene, Robin and family...my heart goes out to you and your family..remember there is always comfort in memories made!
He's walking towards me surrounded by light
I can't believe this miraculous sight
It can't be him, I know he is dead
But as I look towards him, he's shaking his head
I did not die, I am still here
Look into your heart, I've always been near
My body died, yes, but not my soul
You never had to let me go
Speak my name, talk to me
It really is simple if you believe
My spirit is here, I'm still around
My love for you can still be found
Don't weep for me, shed no more tears
Remember the good times over the years
Our time together did not end
One day we'll be together again
Whenever you're lonely or felling sad
Look back on the wonderful years that we had
One day God will call you, and bring you home
You'll be right here with me, where you belong
Until that time comes, live your life well
I will be here for you, if you need my help
Be happy, be gracious, be loving and kind
Please know I'm still with you, child of mine.
Tammy Crow
June 20, 2012
My thought and prayers are with this wonderful family. Love to all of you.
Nicholas Palazzo
June 20, 2012
Poppie,
You have left behind many wonderful memories and people. I want to say thank you for them, because without you and Nonnie none of them would have been possible. We will miss you so much.
Thank you and I love you,
Nicholas
Gary Wollman
June 20, 2012
Uncle Dick we will always remember and love you.
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