He knew how to show up to the kids Halloween parties!

I knew Rich  too briefly through our get togethers with the Hills, yet I feel a very personal loss. Rich was one of a kind and always fun to be with especially around a fire with a scotch or such in hand and a cigar.
God speed my friend.

Susan, Hunter, and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time. Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

With deepest sympathy,
Roni

We shared so many good times with Rich and family - scouting adventures, summer BBQs that lasted way into the night, bowling nights, and countless moments filled with laughter, fun, and real friendship. 

And then there was all the help that Rich gave us when Mark was sick. He was there for us during good times and bad. 

We will never forget the mischievous twinkle in Rich’s eye that he had just before some new adventure was about to begin. He loved life and he sharing his joy of living with those around him.

To Sue, Hunter, and your family: please know how deeply you are loved. We will always be here for you — in whatever way you need, whenever you need it. Rich’s faith, generosity of spirit, and easy warmth touched everyone who knew him.

May memories of Rich bring comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.

The Polings

Rich was the best friend a person could have. We were lucky to have him in our lives.

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to Rich , his wife and his awesome son, Hunter, from all of us at Sonny Abbotts Salon . I have had the privilege of knowing Rich as a client and an overall intelligent person, who I looked up to and often learned a lot from . He will be sorely missed. We have had the best conversations and both enjoyed seeing how much Hunter has grown over the years . 
My thoughts of love and prayers are sent to Rich and his family . 
Sincerely, 


Vinny Marano and Family .

Susan, Hunter and Family, My deepest condolences for your loss. We are thinking of you at this very difficult time.  Susan, if there is anything you need or I can help with, please let me know. We are all thinking of you here at Showtime.  Love and prayers.

I have fond memories of Rich in my time working with him at NTT/Dimension Data. He was never short of stories, adventures and fascinating history lessons.

May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences and my heart goes out to you, Susan, Hunter, and your entire family during this incredibly difficult time. Richard was truly a remarkable person, and I feel so fortunate that our paths crossed through Boy Scouts.
I will always treasure the memories of our camping trips together. Richard wasn't just a leader; he was a mentor who led with such care, bringing a rare level of organization and preparation that made every adventure better for everyone involved. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy through the lives he touched, and he will be deeply missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Szeto family

My first professional role after college was working with Rich, and it was an experience that shaped my career in meaningful ways. He possessed exceptional technical expertise, yet he shared his knowledge with patience, humility, and genuine enthusiasm. I learned a great deal from him, and he made the process enjoyable every step of the way. I valued his mentorship so much that I followed him to the next company he joined.

Rich’s remarkable personality and his many contributions will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Szkodzinski family during this difficult time.

We will always remember Richard opening his home to all the Scouts to carve their pinewood derby cars. A gift to all the Scout moms and dads! May he rest in peace. Love and comfort to Susan and Hunter.
Love 
Erin, John, Jack McAndrew and family

So sorry to hear. I have many great memories of working with Rich while we were both at Dimension Data. So much laughter as we worked on various challenges - Rich was an expert who helped everyone on the team succeed. Sincere condolences.

I am deeply saddened by the news of Richard’s passing. I had the privilege of being a teammate and working closely with him, and I will always remember the way he stepped up to take on the most challenging, complex, and critical customers and projects — the ones that truly mattered.

Richard leaves a profound emptiness here among us, and I can only begin to imagine the immeasurable loss his family is experiencing. He will be deeply missed.

Humbly, we will carry his memory with us and honor the impact he had on us and our customers.

Rest in Peace, Richard.

Susan, Hunter, & Family, 

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Rich will be dearly missed.

I knew Rich as SkiRich. He was one of the founders of a group of gamers who played Star Citizen and many other games together. SkiRich was always there to help—whether it was a problem within the group, something going on in our personal lives, or a computer issue that needed fixing.
I never met him in person, but I will always remember him. He had a way of speaking that exuded a calm confidence, grounded in wisdom, that naturally made him a leader and mentor in any group he was part of. He had a gift for calming situations and bringing people together when things became difficult.
I was a Boy Scout as a boy and hearing him speak about scouting and the passion he had for it reminded me of the amazing times I had as a Boy Scout—and that my boys should be part of it as well. SkiRich will truly be missed.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rich. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredible difficult time. 
Rich was a truly wonderful person and a valued colleague. 
My thoughts are with your family...

I worked with Richard for several years and after learning of his passing was deeply saddened. I sent a note to my team here at work, to let them know the sad news and will share some of that note here: 

"At a time like this it's difficult to imagine anything positive, but one of the things that I will remain focused on is Richard's legacy of kindness to the people he worked with. If you didn't have the privilege to know him, I'll share that he had a gentle soul and a calming effect on those around him, even when things were difficult. He will be missed."

My sincere condolences to Susan, Hunter and family. I am so sad to hear of this heartbreaking loss. I have so many memories from Boy Scouts, sports, mountain biking, Halloween and of course kittens. I’m so sorry for your loss and will be here if you need anything at all!

I had had the pleasure of being Rich’s boss the last couple of years and we are deeply saddened by the loss of a truly remarkable colleague. Rich was not only immensely talented and professional, but also a person of strong ethics and genuine care for those around him. His dedication, integrity, and kindness left a lasting impact on our team and everyone who had the privilege of working with him. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to inspire us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Devoted scout leader, you will be missed and remembered for many scouting trips done together. Rest in peace

My deepest condolences to Susan, Hunter and family.   May his memory be eternal. 🕊️

Susan, Hunter and Family:

My sincerest condolences for you.  Rich was an amazing person and a good friend who I've had the blessing of knowing for the past few years.  He will truly be missed.

May his soul soar through the clouds of heaven like an Iron Eagle for all eternity.

Rich, so sad to hear. I missed you in recent years on Facebook. I guess you unplugged with all the political nonsense. I remember you as one of the few guys that was friendly to me in freshman year Math class at Bishop Ford with Mrs. Church.  Susan, you have my deepest condolences .

Ed Colgan
Bishop Ford ‘87

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Richard Leon Szkodzinski

March 16, 1969 – January 31, 2026

Edward F. Carter Funeral Home

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