Richard Paskowsky

Richard Paskowsky obituary, Union City, CA

Richard Paskowsky

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Richard Paskowsky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holy Angels Funeral Center & Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Feb. 26, 2026.
Richard passed away on February 11, 2026. He is survived by granddaughter Emma, daughter-in-law Szej, son Mark, brothers Robert, Norman, Leonard, and niece Nicole. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresa, daughter Carolyn, and brother Michael.

Richard was born in Cleveland Ohio. After serving in the Air Force, he settled in Springfield Massachusetts and raised a family. He moved to Northern California in 2016. Richard was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Fremont, California since moving to Union City in 2017.

Richard had a lifelong relationship with his faith, music, and photography. He valued his close friendships, and always sought out creative outlets.

A service will be held to commemorate his life at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mortuary in Hayward on Thursday March 5th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alameda West End Arts District to support music education for children: https://www.westendartsdistrict.org/support -> Add Comment "For Ozzy's Music Academy".

Service:

Thursday March 5, 10AM

Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center

1051 Harder Rd, Hayward, CA 94542

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Upcoming Events

Mar

5

Service

10:00 a.m.

Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center

1051 Harder Rd, Hayward, CA 94542

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Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.