Richard Anthony Kryszak

Richard Anthony Kryszak, age 74 of Warren, died May 6, 2016 at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Oakland Center in Madison Heights. He was born March 28, 1942 in Detroit, son of Gladys (nee: Jezowski) and the late Henry Kryszak. Gladys has passed the centigenarian mark and will celebrate her 104th birthday this year.With thanks and praise from a grateful nation, we pay homage to Richard for his service to our country during the Vietnam War. As a soldier in the Army's Company "D", 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, Richard served with pride and bravery, and paid the heavy price of being wounded in battle. A proud and valiant Purple Heart recipient, we honor his memory & service with esteemed gratitude.Married to the love of his life for 50 years, Richard and Toni had much to celebrate and a host of blessings that helped to nurture and sustain the bonds that kept them close. Much of what bolstered Richard's role as husband and helpmate came from above,...the light and guidance from his Heavenly Father. A longtime member and parishoner at St. Mark Catholic Church in Warren, Richard was quite active in the church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, and often volunteered with the St. Mark Food Pantry. Not only was Richard generous and giving with his time at church, he was also a pillar to his family and attentive to their needs and the cares of home and hearth. To family and friends the same, his love poured out like sunshine on a summer's day,...and" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">...and warmed the lives of all with whom he met. He was a simple man, yet possessed the heart of a saint and served with humility and passion. He leaves an imprint on the hearts of all he touched,...and is sure to hear those blessed words, "Well done, good & faithful servant." May he rest, safely, in the arms of God.Richard was the beloved husband of Toni. Devoted son of Gladys and the late Henry Kryszak. Dear brother of Arlene (Tom) McPhail, and brother-in-law of Gladys McHugh. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation for Richard will be held Wednesday, May 11th from 3-9pm, with a 7pm Scripture Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Rd) in Warren. He will lie in state on Thursday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Warren from 10:30 am until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Officiating the funeral liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Stanley Obloj. Following Mass, Richard's service to our country will be acknowledged and saluted by the rendering of Military Honors by the U.S. Army. Richard will ultimately be inurned at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial donations are welcomed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207.Please share memories of Richard at his memory book above.