Robert A. Rybacki

Robert A. Rybacki obituary, Calverton, NY

Robert A. Rybacki

Robert Rybacki Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth on Jan. 14, 2026.
Beloved husband of the late Nancy Rybacki, loving father of Laureen, Rob, Kim, Kevin, Steven and Tracy, cherished grandfather of Kaitlynn, Nicky, Allie, Cerys, Cassidy, Ronan and Silas, and dear brother of Sabina Burns, Sr. Loretta Rybacki and the late Ronald Rybacki and Barbara Taras, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Rybacki was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Blood Cancer United - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Visitation:
Monday, January 19, 2026
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535

Funeral Mass:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10 AM
Holy Cross Church
61-21 56th Road
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)894-1387

Interment:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Boulevard
Calverton, NY 11933
Tel: (631)727-5410

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Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth

72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

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