Richard Okolowicz

Richard Okolowicz, 73, of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be truly missed by everyone. Richard was born on May 11, 1941 in Rochester, NY, the son of Thaddeus and Lottie (Kopys) Okolowicz. Richard attended the Rochester Institute of Technology and moved to Florida in 1978. He retired as VP of Engineering from Stromberg-Carlson/Siemens. Richard was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park. He was an enthusiastic golfer and also played bocce ball, euchre, bowling and tennis. He is survived by his wife, Paula Okolowicz, Sanford, and two children with his ex-wife, Gay Okolowicz: Timothy Richard (Angela) Okolowicz, Eustis, and his daughter, Tracy (James III) Okolowicz Murphy, San Antonio, TX. Richard is also survived by his step-son, Nicholas (Raynell) Hall, Sorrento, 7 grandchildren, Darin, Todd, Amber, Kaitlyn, Molly, Timmy, and James IV, as well as his sister, Gloria Russell, Land O’Lakes, a brother, Thaddeus (Geraldine) Okolowicz Jr., Webster, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and Family may visit with the family, Sunday, September 14th from 4 to7 pm at the Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, Sanford. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Monday, September 15th at 10 am in the Chapel at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church,526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, with Fr. Walsh as Celebrant. If you wish to make a donation in Richard's memory, please do so at the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or the local Humane Society at www.petallianceorlando.org.