Richard J. Piontek
July 14, 1929 - January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Giras); loving father of Richard F. (Terrie), Daryl (Diane), Laura Piontek (Stuart) Harper, and the late Gregory Piontek; cherished grandfather of Rick, Marie, Hannah, Matthew, Stuart Jr., Macuen, Ben, Lindsay, and Anna; great-grandfather of Luke, William, James, and Frances; dear brother of the late Emily, Chuck, and Millie; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 4-8PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.) where a funeral service will be held Monday at 10AM. Burial St. Matthew’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buffalo City Mission. Richard was a volunteer fireman for Doyle 1 for over 50 years. He was a member of Cheektowaga/Sloan school board for many years as well as a past Holy Name member at St. Josaphat’s Church. He was a Marine Corp Veteran. Please leave condolences and share memories at SmolarekCares.com
January 17, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Giras); loving father of Richard F. (Terrie), Daryl (Diane), Laura Piontek (Stuart) Harper, and the late Gregory Piontek; cherished grandfather of Rick, Marie, Hannah, Matthew, Stuart... View Obituary & Service Information