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1960
Richard
2011
Richard Roszkowski
Oct 21, 1960 — Oct 21, 2011
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Richard M. Roszkowski "Poopers", 51, of Kent, died peacefully at home on his birthday, Friday, October 21, 2011, after a long courageous battle with brain cancer.
He was born October 21, 1960 in Ravenna, to Michael R. and Geraldine M. (Schafer) Roszkowski. Rick was a journeyman machinist for 30 years, and worked at the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg. He enjoyed fly fishing, woodworking and riding his Harley Davidsons. Rick was a loving husband and a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Hughes) Roszkowski, whom he married on June 19, 1982; daughters, Elena Roszkowski of Kent and Christine (Andrew) White of Westerville; mother, Geraldine (Schafer) Schafer of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Timothy Roszkowski of Dallas, TX and Jon Roszkowski of Stow; sisters, Diane Drewette of Kent, Christine Stevens of Dallas, TX and Lori Thomas of Lawrenceville, GA; mother-in-law, Roberta Roszkowski of Stow. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Roszkowski.
Calling hours will be held 6-9 PM Tuesday, October 25 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 26 at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.
He was born October 21, 1960 in Ravenna, to Michael R. and Geraldine M. (Schafer) Roszkowski. Rick was a journeyman machinist for 30 years, and worked at the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg. He enjoyed fly fishing, woodworking and riding his Harley Davidsons. Rick was a loving husband and a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Hughes) Roszkowski, whom he married on June 19, 1982; daughters, Elena Roszkowski of Kent and Christine (Andrew) White of Westerville; mother, Geraldine (Schafer) Schafer of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Timothy Roszkowski of Dallas, TX and Jon Roszkowski of Stow; sisters, Diane Drewette of Kent, Christine Stevens of Dallas, TX and Lori Thomas of Lawrenceville, GA; mother-in-law, Roberta Roszkowski of Stow. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Roszkowski.
Calling hours will be held 6-9 PM Tuesday, October 25 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 26 at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery.
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