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RICHARD OCHOCKI, age 85; passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Beloved and devoted husband of Kathleen “Kitty” Ochocki for 63 years; loving father of Scott Ochocki, Mary Marconi (Rick), Tammy Licht and Richard Ochocki (Heather); dearest grandfather of Allison Ochocki (Josh), Holly Crookshanks (Dan), Carrie Earnhart (Josh), Matt Ochocki (Keri), Kate Warshaw (Bob), Emily Olson (Tyler), Cody Mormile, Ryan and Brianne Ochocki; great-grandfather of Jaxon Earnhart, Kennedy Crookshanks, Quinton Ochocki and Vivienne Olson; son of Leo and Barbara Ochocki (both deceased); brother of Leo Ochocki (deceased) and Robert Ochocki (deceased) (Theresa). U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Parma Medical Center, Medical Arts Center 3, 6525 Powers Blvd. Suite 301, Parma, OH 44129. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) THURSDAY, February 12, 2026 from 2-6 p.m. with a concluding prayer and Military Honors at 5:45 p.m.
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5762 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129

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