Richard Baranski

Richard "Rich" Baranski, age 68, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 with his family at his side. Born December 6, 1956 to the late Richard and the late Geraldine, he was the beloved husband of Barbara for 43 years; loving father of the late Timothy and Matt; dear brother of Susan (Richard) Kehoe, Stacie (Mark) Rachelski, and Sandra (Paul) Janis; fond uncle of Jonathan, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Emily, and Nicholas and cousin of many. Richard was a parishioner at St. Constance Parish and was a member of the church choir. He was also a past President of the St. Constance Sports Board, and served as a basketball coach. An avid sportsman, Richard also played hockey, golf, and was a #1 Chicago Sports fan. He will be remembered for his great love of life and nature, and his early morning drives with a hot cup of coffee to marvel at the sunrise and to photograph the deer and wildlife that he would encounter. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation Friday, January 24, 2025 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Funeral Saturday, January 25, 2025 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Constance Church, 5843 W. Strong St., Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.
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Visitation
JAN 24. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT)
Muzyka & Son Funeral Home
5776 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 545-3800
info@muzykafuneralhome.com
https://www.muzykafuneralhome.com
Funeral Mass
JAN 25. 10:00 AM (CT)
St. Constance Catholic Church
5843 W. Strong St.
Chicago, IL