CHAPIN - Richard John Lesnieski, 79, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born November 9, 1941 in Floral Park, LI, NY, to Anne Harbud Lesnieski and John Lesnieski both of whom predeceased him. He graduated from Mercy College, NY with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Richard lived in Albertson, LI, NY, until his marriage to Elizabeth (Betty) Teliak on May 27, 1967. The couple then moved to Farmingdale, LI, where they lived until moving to the Town of Newburgh, NY in 1972, when their two sons were very young.
Richard retired from the NYS Police, the U.S. Military Academy, and as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Richard and Betty moved to Chapin, SC, in 2000 to be near their children and grandchildren. They enjoyed traveling, especially their 1986 trip to Russia, and skiing the Alps in Austria with their sons in 1987. Richard enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth L. Lesnieski; sons, Scott R. Lesnieski (Lisa) and LTC Thomas J. Lesnieski, USA, Retired; and grandchildren, Miranda Lesnieski, Thomas Lesnieski, Grace Lesnieski, and Cooper Lesnieski.
Due to concerns about COVID, services will be limited to family members. Interment will be at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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