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Richard Bartosik Obituary
Knoxville - Richard Mark Bartosik passed away September 12, 2019. He was 63 years old having been born on August 31, 1956 in Monessen PA. Richard graduated from Virginia Military Institute where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army where he proudly served his country for 12 years. He was a member of First Farragut United Methodist Church where he was an active part of the choir for many years.
Richard was employed as a Project Engineer for Consolidate Nuclear Security at Y12. He loved hiking, camping, and backpacking. He was active in his community as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scout Leader, and participating in mission trips with the church.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Veronica and daughter April, brothers Harry Bartosik of Virginia and Brian Bartosik of Monessen, PA. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Jerome Bartosik, mother, Mary Matafka Bartosik, son, Nickolas Bartosik, and sister, Dora Christine Bartosik.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at First Farragut United Methodist Church in Farragut, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the VMI Keydet Club, P.O. Box 932 Lexington, VA 24450, or to First Farragut United Methodist Church.
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Bill Leavenworth
September 27, 2021
I'm sorry to hear of Buck's passing. I knew him at VMI- seems whenever I saw him, he had that contagious smile on his face. We fell out of contact since graduation, but I really feel his loss, but I'm encouraged to know he knew the Lord.
Doug Lobdell
June 9, 2021
I was just looking through some of my old photos from my Germany assignment, and ran across one of Buck and me onstage when we played against each other as leads in "The Pirates of Penzance." Thought "what ever became of Buck?" and Googled him. So very sad to see that I've missed a chance to say hi. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
LouAnn Ferguson
November 22, 2019
Victoria and April, very sorry for your loss. I just found out yesterday. Rich was a good, kind, loving, caring, fun "guy" who loved life. He was loved by many - and those of us working with him - just loved his hats. He always made everyone smile. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Lou Ann Ferguson - a friend from Oak Ridge and Pittsburgh.
You'll always be DRK Strong my friend
Rene Solis
September 25, 2019
We knew Richard as Keydet. We've played a phone game together the past 3 1/2yrs. We heard today of his passing. He will be missed by our online gaming community.
We love you Key! Rest In Peace my friend. ❤
Carlton Schelhorn
September 24, 2019
Bart was one of my roommates at VMI my freshman year. Great guy very smart and loved Iron City beer, his Iron City beer can collection. Kiebasa Sausage
Rest in Peace.
Chip Schelhorn
Linda and Ken Mann
September 23, 2019
To the Bartosik family,
So sorry to learn of Richard's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Susan Conrad
September 20, 2019
RIP Buck. Always cheerful, he was great to be around and made the "VMI Experience" more bearable. He could always be relied upon to smuggle some cans of Iron City into the barracks for his fellow Pennsylvanians on his return from leave. He was my Brother Rat and one of the groomsmen at our wedding 41 years ago. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Darlene Bohaski
September 20, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all
My Deepest Condolences. Wishing you Comfort in Memories that you have together
We are Family Bartosik/Bohaski
God Bless
Darlene Bohaski
Deborah Bugaile
September 19, 2019
Victoria and April, very sorry for your loss. Being that we are so far away I will be unable to attend the funeral Saturday. My thoughts and prayers will be with you both.
I fondly remember our love of Penguin hockey and remember many times all of us cousins running and playing during many birthday parties out in western Pa growing up, as we all lived so close to each other.
Again my deepest sympathy to you,
Deborah Matafka Bugaile
Bernie Haertjens
September 16, 2019
To Rich's Family:
At B & W in Pennsylvania, Rich and I had adjoining offices (shared wall). I could always tell when the Penguins were doing good or bad.
My condolences and sympathy.
Bernie Haertjens
Tim Moriarty
September 15, 2019
RIP, Brother Rat - you will be missed and remembered. Prayers, sincere condolences, and deepest sympathy to your family and your other friends.
Tara Manderino
September 15, 2019
Veronica and April, I was so saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I had just been thinking of him and that it had been a few years since I've heard from him. In HS, Rich was the one in Glee, and everyone else was a back up. Always a funny memory. Rich was a caring guy, I will miss him. My sincere condolences. Grant him Eternal Peace,O Lord.
Tara Manderino
Tim Pishdad
September 14, 2019
Buck was my BR from VMI and he had a good soul. God Bless his wife and family during this time.
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