Obituary of Richard V. Kielbasinski

Richard V. Kielbasinski,79, of West State Rd., Cortland, passed away unexpectedly January 29, 2011. He was born December 18, 1931 in Buffalo NY, the son of the late Anthony and Victoria Kielbasinski. Richard was raised and educated in the Buffalo area, graduating from Christian Brothers Academy then from St. josephs College. Richard and his late wife Arlene came to the Cortland area 1973. While living locally he was employed as a chemist with Agway in Ithaca. Richards family will cherish his memory as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. All that knew Richard will remember his love for tending to his gardens and feeding the wild birds. He is survived by his son John (Michelle) Kielbasinski of Jamesville NY, his daughters Debra (Brock) Coffman of Denver CO, Karen (Daniel Culberson) Kielbasinski of Durham NC, Susan (John) Passalacqua of Ukiah CA, and eight grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by his wife Arlene Kielbasinski in 2009 A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday 10 am at St. Marys Church, Cortland. Burial will be in the St. Marys Cemetery, Cortland. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to St. Marys School, 61 N. Main St., Cortland NY 13045. To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com Hello, John and Karen,, and rest of family.. Just saw R.Ks Ob... Iam very sorry I have a lot of memories about R.K. and of course they all bring a smile to my face when i think of him News of note too.. Ann Coopers Husband Ron passed away today. Hope all Is well with Johns and Karen Family... God Blesss Peace Mark B. Stillions Rich was a true friend from the day I first met him at the GLF Ganson St laboratory in Buffalo in the 1950s. As a co-worker, Ill always remember his unflappable can-do approach to our daily challenges. Our sincere condolences to his family. Shirley & George Willkens Was quite shocked to see of your father's passing. I have some very good memories of him and your mom. We all had some good times together and I very vividly remember each one of you. I used to run into your folks at Price Chopper about every summer. My sincere sympathy to each and every one of you. Donna J. Smith To the Keilbasinski children from the Smith family on Webb Road. Our sincerest sympathies on the death of your dad--we have some wonderful memories of times we spent with you all & the Coe family! Mom is in FL but doing well--I'm sorry we missed the funeral, my husband had quadruple bypass about 10 days ago (plus I don't get the paper) & so didn't realize. I apologize if I misspelled your last name--I think I got all of the letters in it but maybe in the wrong order--but the sentiments are the same. May God bless you & comfort you in your loss. Kimberlie Smith Iler