Richard was a laborer with the New York Central Railroad in Buffalo before joining the United States Coast Guard in 1948. He then went on to become a Canine Police Officer with the Buffalo Police Department. Richard retired from the Buffalo Police in 1988.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia (Wawrzyniak); his children, Richard J. Babula, Marie Socha, Catherine (John) Schwab, Donna (Edmond) Skoczylas, Patrick (Patricia) Buczek, John (Theresa) Buczek, Audrey (Glenn) Pelczynski, Judith (Robert) Olejniczak, and Marcia (Frank) Thompson; sister, Bernice Szymkowiak; 16 grandchildren ; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2019 from 4 - 7 P.M. at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday the 17th at 11:00A.M. at St Joachim & Anne RC Church, Varysburg site, 2311 Attica Road, Varysburg, NY 14167. Burial will be in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Varysburg.
For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.
