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Richard E. Kwarciak, Sr. "Cracker", 86 years old, passed away on December 23, 2021, at Niagara Hospice House.  He was born on November 27, 1935, the son of the late Edward and Stella (Karbowski) Kwarciak. 

He worked as a supervisor for Hooker Chemical//Occidental Petroleum for over 40 years.  After growing up with his family's bar business, he and his wife, Judy, owned Cracker's Tavern on Hyde Park Blvd. which was one of his pride and joys. He always took the time to enjoy a cold one and speak with anybody who was willing to strike up a conversation.  Rich was wise beyond his education and people of all ages sought his advice and benefited from his help.  He jimmied a solution to every broken object and misplaced part.  A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, or just sitting by the campfire at the cottage with family and friends.  He loved being behind the wheel of his 1942 Farmall tractor, jet ski, 4-wheeler, or boat.  He played softball at Gill Creek, golfed, bowled, and played darts for many leagues throughout the years.  He was a member of the Gill Creek Athletic Association and the Embassy club and helped plan many adventures that were all great times.  Ultimately, Rich was very fond and proud of his five children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  He will be remembered for his entertaining stories, his unfailing work ethic, generous smile, and his willingness to assist anyone in their time of need.​Rich is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy (Pepperall) Kwarciak; his children; Joanne (Bill) Warmus-Kachinowski, Jackie (Mark) Manthei, Richard E. (Janet) Kwarciak, Jr., John (Patti) Kwarciak, and Jodi (Bill) Persinger.  He was papa to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Rich is also survived by his sister, Barbara (Ralph) McKay, and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his grandson, Robert Sukmanowski, and his sister, Dolores Trybala.​Burial services will be held at the convenience of the family.   

Family/Spouse: PEPPERALL, Judith E. Judith (daughter of PEPPERALL, William and KEENAN, Dorothy) was born on 28 Aug 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 2024 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WARMUS-KACHINOWSKI, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MANTHEI, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Janet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patti. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PERSINGER, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]