Obituary of Richard S. Rybak

RYBAK - Richard S. Of Depew, February 21, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Buck); devoted father of Linda Brunetti and Janet Domurat; stepfather of Diane (William) Kuszniaj and late Robert Knoop; loving grandfather of Anna, Nicole, Stephanie, Richard and Rachel; dear brother of Irene (late Steve) Bartochowski; companion of Sharon Hodur; former husband of Elizabeth Mahinc; uncle of Norbert and David. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mother Teresa Parish at St. James Church, 496 Terrace Blvd., Depew, Saturday at 11:30 AM. Mr. Rybak was a 1950 graduate of Depew High School, attended the University of Buffalo. Mr. Rybak was an Air Force Korean War veteran serving from 1952-1957 , In 1959 he was appointed to the Depew Police Department were served until his retirement in 1995 as a Lieutenant during his career he also served as Captain for 2 years. Mr. Rybak was a a member of the former Twin Village VFW Post #463, Depew PBA, Erie County Captains and Lieutenants Association, Association of Judges and Police Conference of WNY, Pulaski Police Association, Polish Falcons Society and Buffalo Bills Boosters. He was a avid Buffalo Sabres, New York Yankee and Buffalo Bills fan and was a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder for 40 years.