Obituary of Richard Lee Kolacinski

Mount Pleasant, Richard Lee Kolacinski, age 73 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Saturday (1/5/13) in the Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mount Pleasant, PA. Mr. Kolacinski was born October 11, 1939 in Mount Pleasant, PA, the son of the late Michael and Helen Kaczmarek Kolacinski. He was a 1957 graduate of the former Ramsay High School. Richard served in the United States Air Force from 1957 until his discharge in 1961. He enjoyed fishing with his children and had been an avid golfer. He was a member of the Polish Falcons Nest, the Mt. Pleasant Firemen's Club and the Kosciuszko Club where he also worked as a bartender. He is survived by his loving family: his children, Richard M. Kolacinski and his wife Kimberly Yurchick of Cleveland, OH, Daniel J. Kolacinski of Scottdale and Dawn Ritz and her husband Rodney of Culpeper, VA ,and by his beloved grandchildren; C.J. Ritz, Andy Ritz, Jessie Ritz, Chyler Kolacinski, Piper Kolacinski and Chance Kolacinski. Richard is also survived by his brother and sister; Mitchell "Mickey" Kolacinski and his wife Ann of CA, and Beverly Cernuto and her husband Terence of Mt. Pleasant. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister; Mary Lou Kolacinski. In honoring the wishes of Mr. Kolacinski, there will be no hours of public visitation. A Private Graveside Inurnment will be in the Transfiguration Parish Cemetery, East Huntingdon Township. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle Street, Mt. Pleasant. To offer an online condolence, please visit our web site at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com