Richard “Richie” Gladysz, age 50, passed away December 1, 2012. Beloved son of Zygmunt and the late Genevieve Gladysz. Loving brother of Natalie (Clark) King and Elizabeth (James) Uppleger. Dearest uncle of Thomas, Alyssa, Samantha and Danielle. He will also be missed by his friends at the Westbury Home of West Bloomfield. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In state Wednesday 10:00 am, Funeral Mass 10:30 am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 581 East Fourteen Mile Rd., Clawson. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. In addition to flowers, balloons may be sent to memorialize Richie, as he had a love for them. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Special Olympics.