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1941
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2014
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Tracy Okolowicz Murphy
October 20, 2014
This is the first time I have been able to read through all of these comments and kind words. I love and miss my Dad so much, and knowing that so many of you liked him helps me get through the sad days. I know he would feel so honored, and humbled to know he is missed.
September 28, 2014
I wish to thank everyone in the Stromberg-Carlson Alumni Group, and so many others, for the sympathy, gifts, flowers, donations, and especially the kind words in honor of my husband, Richard Okolowicz, after his passing. S-C was a big part of his life for many years and being a good example as a supervisor and mentor was extremely important to him. He cared not only about the projects, but the people, as well. From the many comments you made, here and to me directly and to his children, Tracy and Tim, I know he was a positive influence to many. He would have been proud of that legacy.
Paula Okolowicz
September 28, 2014
From: Patty Bates
Paula, so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and your family.
From: Karen Campagna
Paula, my heartfelt sympathies. Dick was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by so many. Thanks so much for letting us know.
From: Rick Burr
Paula, I am sadden to hear the news of Dick's passing. Dick was a great boss and friend of many. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to you and your family.
From: Shirley Boegel
Paula, I am so sorry to hear this. I didn't even know he had cancer. You are in my prayers.
From: Karen Clark
Paula, I am so so terribly sorry. What a wonderful man to know and work with. We always were able to commiserate about our Buffalo Bills and I'll miss that.
From: Marsha Turner Williams
Oh, Paula, I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that prayers are coming your way. God bless.
From: Jim Kennett
Paula, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was 1 in a million, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
From: Rick Brashear
So sorry for your loss. Worked for him for years and he was a wonderful man.
From: Jenny Thompson Hammel
Paula I'm so sorry for your lost you are in my prayers
From: David Burns
So sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy. God bless.
From: Terrence Evonne Chastain
So sorry for your loss, Dick was a great guy.
From: Mike Fincher
Paula, I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you. Dick will be missed by all who knew him. I will miss playing Words With Friends with him. He was a great player who usually beat me.
From: Manfred Schmidtke
Sorry to her this, my deepest condolences to you.
From: Dave Maine
We are deeply saddened by the news but will always remember Dick as a great engineer and boss.
From: John Wagner
Our condolences and prayers go out to the family.
From: Garth Shoemaker
Dick was a great man to know and work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Paula, and the rest of Dick's family.
From: Marty Stanley
I am so sorry to hear this. Dick was a super person and do easy to like. He will be missed.
From: Dave L Clow
So sorry to hear about Dick. He was such as easy guy to get along with. Will be missed I'm sure.
From: Bobbi Scott
So sorry to hear this. Dick was a super nice person and so easy to like. He will be missed....
From: Jane McAdams Hammond
So Sorry for your loss Paula, my prayers are with you and your family.
From: Tracy Plunkett Glass
Oh, Paula, I just saw this. Sending you love, prayers and strength. I loved Dick, what a great man he was! Please let me know if you need anything. Anything in the world and I'll do what I can to help!
From: William McKee
So sorry for your loss, Paula.
From: Monica Crane
Dear Paula & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with and for Dick for almost 10 years. He was always a joy to work with. We found out over time we had some friends in common in Rochester. He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor, and a true gentleman. My deepest sympathy to you all.
From: Janette Hirsh Jennejohn
Paula, so sorry to hear, prayers and thoughts to you and the family.
From: Gwen Allen
Paula, Ralph and I are so sad to hear about Dick's passing. Dick was such a sweet and like able man and was respected by so many. We will miss him and keep him, you and your family in our prayers. Let us know what we can do to help - sending our love your way.
From: Maryellen Dunaway
I am so sorry to hear this news. I loved Dick!!! He always treated me so well and I always felt like he appreciated the work I did for the company under his direction. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we were still living in central FL our family would have been there. We are with you through our prayers.
From: Stephen L Rigdon
My sympathy and prayers go out to the family. I always thought of Dick as a fair and honest man. I truly liked him and I am proud to call him a "friend."
From: Maria Hapiak Stevens Misilewich
Very sorry for your loss. Dick was a pleasure to work with. He was always kind to everyone.
From: Ken Venuti
Dick was my very 1st supervisor at SC back in 1980... a great guy who will be missed.
From: Rudy Cantu
So sorry for your loss. Dick always had a kind word and very funny. I will always miss him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. He was a great human being.
From: Frederick Fromm
Paula, It saddens me very much to hear of Dick's passing. He was a good man and a great engineer. During our time together I enjoyed working with him and appreciated him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From: Paula Shreve
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Glad I was able to spend time with you both at last year's S - C reunion.
From: Shari Maney Lastarza
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Have had many memories flooding since hearing the sad news. I remember Dick from one of the Stromberg picnics up in Rochester, I'm just not sure which one? Makes me think of so many "family" we've lost. RIP Dick.
From: David Dorazio
My Dad and I are very sorry to hear of Dick's passing he was a great friend to both of us. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 28, 2014
From: Guy Collins
Paula, Even though I don't remember ever meeting you I knew you through your husband Dick who always paid you the highest compliment when we talked about our wives. Dick was one of those special men that I respected deeply due his example as a real man who earned his way through life with dignity, people skills, experience and personality. He will most definitely be missed by many. Guy & Carolyn
September 28, 2014
From: Julia Young Lesher
I am so sorry for your loss Paula and for your entire family. Dick Okolowicz was one of my favorite people at S-C and in life. I met him 29 years ago and have played WWF with him for the past, I don't know how many years, almost every day; his friendship means a great deal to me and I will never forget him, his kind heart, and sweet, steady, strong spirit. Not being able to attend services for him because I'm in TX, my deepest condolences are with you all during this time. I miss him. I can only imagine what a lovely family he must have. Thank you for sharing his time here with me. My prayers go out to you all. ((((Hugs)))) Rest in perfect peace my friend.
September 28, 2014
From: Richard J Bucci
Dick was a great man, fantastic boss and good friend. So many memories of spending time with Dick, waiting outside his office for the daily meeting… and no matter what kind of day he was having he always greeted us with his Big Smile ... We will miss him greatly
Gloria Russell
September 17, 2014
Blessings for my big brother, who was always there for me.
You will be missed. You are always in my prayers.
Deborah Robison
September 16, 2014
Love & miss you Wuja.
Garland Crabtree
September 15, 2014
Very sad to hear of Dick's passing. I had the great honor of working for Dick many years at Stromberg/Siemens. He was very supportive and well respected by all. Cherish the good memories. May God bless you Paula and family and give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alton and Rose Dorazio
September 14, 2014
We are very sorry to hear of Dick's passing he was a good friend of our family. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Whit Cotten
September 14, 2014
I had the great pleasure of working with Dick under Dr. Dave Hinshaw at Stromberg-Carlson/Plessey Telecoms from 1983 to 1988. If here ever was a naturally 'good guy' on this earth, it was Dick. He kept cool under business pressures and never had a harsh word for anyone, be it peer, boss or worker. My deepest condolences to Dick's family and children, with our prayers for peace and comfort.
rita sims
September 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Dick. He was one of the best bosses anyone could have. My condolences to the family. He was an amazing man.
Dale & Mary Lou Price
September 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a true gentleman. Paula, our prayers are with you as you take one moment at a time.
September 13, 2014
You will be missed, we remember all the good timesa and all of your wonderful stories. Paula you are in our hearts always. Penny & Tom
Bill Donnelly
September 13, 2014
We all will miss Dick's gentle manor and his quips at the Euchre games. God bless.
Ben Jernigan
September 13, 2014
Although I have not seen Dick in several years, I retain fond memories of a man who could both give and take a joke. We were a real family at Stromberg Carlson and Siemens. We are all saddened when we lose one of the cornerstones of our family and Dick certainly was one of the strongest. My thoughts are with Paula and his family at this time. A person lives forever in our hearts from our memories of the good times and Dick certainly has a place in my heart for all of those wonderful times. He will be fondly remembered by his extended work family.
Rick Burr
September 13, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He will be remembered as a wonderful man and a great leader. I am honored to have been a part of his life and a member of his Stromberg-Carlson/Siemens extended family.
“Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.” -(Author Unknown)
September 12, 2014
All of us who knew Dick and worked with him have had a wonderful experience, Dick was a very gentle and kind person. I have had and will hold for ever fond memories of being around Dick. He is now resting peacefully with his Lord and Savior. Gretch and my prayers are for Paula and Dicks family. Gordy Davis Deland, Fl.
Jim and Kay Cooksey
September 12, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Hans DeVaughn
September 11, 2014
Jane and I were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I enjoyed working for him for many years. He was a true leader and a great boss, always willing to listen and support his co-workers. We offer our sincere condolences to Paula and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. RIP Dick.
Chanda Taylor
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Randy Graves
September 11, 2014
Unfortunately I had not seen Dick since leaving Siemens, but he was a man I worked for and truly respected. Always an uplifting word and always supportive... my deepest sympathies to his family. May the Lord provide comfort to all of the family during this time of loss, and my prayers are with them.
Sue Hopper
September 11, 2014
What a great man! Loved sitting in the stands with him at his grandson Timmy's baseball games. He was always our teams #1 fan. He will be missed...ALL our love to the Okolowicz family at this very difficult time. Love, The Hopper Family
Robert Scroble
September 11, 2014
A well respected man to work with and for. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jay Ciupik
September 11, 2014
Dick was a wonderful person and a very good friend. I will miss him dearly. My prayers are with him and his family.
Garth Shoemaker
September 11, 2014
A great man to work with. May he rest in eternal peace. Many thoughts and prayers for his family.
September 11, 2014
Our thoughts are with all of you for your loss. Art and Maureen Love
Ray Shedden
September 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Okolowicz family during this difficult time. I enjoyed working in engineering for Dick for many years. He was well respected and liked by everyone that had the privilege to work with him. He will be missed.
Bill Woodruff
September 11, 2014
Dick will be missed! He was a good person and a good friend. His first consideration always was his family and his friends. I will miss being with him on the golf course, and hearing his encouraging words with my game is not going so good. My thoughts and prayers go out to his children and Paula during this time of sorrow.
Bill Woodruff
Gay Okolowicz
September 11, 2014
Because of you I have two wonderful children and years of memories. You will be missed by many.
Larry Spoon
September 11, 2014
A good man. May the peace of our LORD be with Dick and his family.
Tim Okolowicz
September 10, 2014
Greatest dad ever.. You are missed... I love you..
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