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- Robert F. Rydzewski Jr.
January 26, 1927 - April 30, 2024
Robert F. Rydzewski Jr. Obituary
Robert F. Rydzewski Jr., 97, of Niagara Falls, NY and formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 26, 1927 he was the son of the late Robert and Louise (Kozdranski) Rydzewski Sr.
Robert worked as an Industrial Painter for 27 years at Kimberly Clark and then for 15 years at Harrison Radiator, until his retirement. He was a musician, who could be found playing his accordion at various places around Niagara Falls through the years. Robert was also an umpire and championship winning baseball coach with the Babe Ruth league and was also a member of the St. Joseph Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his children, Joseph (Susan) Rydzewski, Timothy (fiancée Kathy) Rydzewski, Roberta (Brian) Stalteri and Theresa (Mark) Revitzer; 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Theresa V. (Kulak) Rydzewski; son, Michael Rydzewski USMC; daughter, Claudia Gorzka; brother, Richard (Cecelia) Rydzewski, and sister, Florence (Chester) Kozen.
Friends may call Monday, May 6 from 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
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