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Rich was born on September 26, 1966, in Bayshore, New York. He had a successful career as a Senior Systems and Flight Engineer in the Aeronautics industry, where he worked for 35 years. Rich loved his career and was highly skilled in his work.
In his free time, Rich enjoyed golf, bike riding, cooking a gourmet meal and photography. He had a passion for capturing the beauty of sunsets and nature through his lens. He loved a good game of golf and championed this game while living in Bermuda in his younger years.
He was most joyful when sitting and flying in an open plane with the sun and wind on his face along with his smile.
Rich was a strong, honest, and caring person to his family and friends. His connection with family was always a priority, and he will be remembered for his love and friendship.
He was always checking in with his loved ones to see how they were doing.
Richard is survived by his fiancé Gail Decker, brother James Mankowski and wife Patty Mankowski, niece Sarah Mankowski and nephew Ryan Mankowski, sister, Pat Mankowski and husband Gerard Ohlert, sister Susan Ruzenski, niece Katherine Giovacco and husband William Giovacco and children Jesse, Jiana, Juliet, Jordanna and Jade and his nephew Paul Ruzenski and wife Jen Mankowski and children Jackson and Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Mankowski and mother Anne Mankowski.
God bless you, Rich. You are forever in our hearts. May you soar to the heavens.
Rest in peace.
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Gail Decker
January 16, 2024
"Handsome", I miss you so much!!
I think of you daily and wish we had more time together. I know you are at piece, and that helps me get through each day without you by my side. I will always love you, and look forward to seeing you again!
I play Eric Clapton music and think of you with a big smile!
Loved so much and gone way too soon!! I miss you "Handsome"
Kelly Gorkow
May 23, 2023
To the loving family of Rich,
I worked at the Flight Ops department in Cedar Rapids and Rich was one of my favorite flight test engineers. He spoke often of his family and loved ones. After my retirement in 2019, Rich would call me a every few months and when in CID, we would get together. He was a dear friend and a wonderful work buddy. I will miss him and extend my sincere condolences to you all.
Gregory J Koenigs
May 22, 2023
Dear Mankowski family,
My condolences on the passing of Richard. I knew and worked with him on various flight tests for the products he supported. He was a good co-worker and a friendly face when I would visit the Melbourne facility. Sorry to see he's passed. Again my condolences to the family.
Maureen Marshall
May 17, 2023
So shocked and sad to learn this a.m. of Richards' sudden death. Anne, Ed and Richard lived next door to me (Maureen Marshall) and my 3 children (Amanda, Andrew and Anne-Marie) in Hungry Bay, Paget, Bermuda. A lovely family and great neighbours!
Think he was in his early teens when the family left the Island.
In later years, Richard reached out and reconnected with Andrew and they became close again, keeping in touch very regularly, by telephone. Andrew was frequently in Florida and any time he was there they'd meet up. Same on few occasions Richard returned to Bermuda. The Hungry Bay residents of old, remember the Family and Richard fondly and well.
I extend my deepest condolences to all of you at this sad time.
We are all shocked.
May Eternal Light Shine Upon You.
Rest in Peace, Richard - reunited, now, with your dear parents.
Sincerely,
Maureen Marshall.
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