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To the family of Rick, Rick & Barb were our friends for 40yrs. They got us invoved in a lot of things, that made all of us closer to the Lord. We both had large familes, and the Polish hertiage, and belonging to St. Basil church family. We will miss his love for life, and his sense of humor. He loved his family very much, and shared in each other's lives. He Loved the Lord, and we loved him. May he rest in peace. We will miss him. Love Frank & Carol
Frank&Carol Lash
October 25th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dear Cathy, I just wanted to say Thank You for taking such good care of Rick. He was so blessed to have you in his life. He loved you very much, and I know you loved him to. If there is any thing I can do for you, please let me know. You friend Carol God Bless
CarolLash
October 25th, 2007 at 12:00am
Cathy,
Shirley Wagoner
October 26th, 2007 at 12:00am
Alex and family,
Beryl and Myra Hinman
October 26th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dear Zurek Family,
Kristina (Brucki) Lang
October 27th, 2007 at 12:00am
Rick was a wonderful man. I always enjoyed being around him. He was a proud father and was fun to work with in Our Town Player productions. May he rest in peace. And blessings to you, Wanda. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. Mary Ann
Mary Ann Antrim
October 28th, 2007 at 12:00am
A childhood friend and Neighbor, and also a co-worker at the Cook Plant. We shared the same enthusiasm for old cars, and always seemed to have a lot to talk about. I wish I could have spent more time with him, and could be there to say a final goodby.
Michael J. Dambrowski
October 29th, 2007 at 12:00am
I'm am sadden to hear about Richard. I did get to see him in September and am thankful for that. Peace. Linda
Linda Waligora
October 29th, 2007 at 12:00am
I first met Rick just a few years ago when he drove his '34 Ford hot rod to our car show. What a neat fellow! We featured his car in our newsletter and Rick and I shared lunch occasionally and emailed one another once in a while too. I'll miss his keen awareness and bright outlook on life. My heartfelt condolences to his family...he was a treasure.
John McLellan
October 30th, 2007 at 12:00am
Cathy, Wanda and all of Rick's family-We were so saddened to hear of Rick's death the morning we were leaving to go out of town. We did not return until Sunday so we were sorry to have missed the Mass for Rick. As you all know, he was a special, faith-filled man who was friends with all he met. We have many fond Knights of Columbus and church memories. We were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barry and Diane Skuza
October 30th, 2007 at 12:00am
Zurek Family,
Katie Parrish
November 1st, 2007 at 12:00am
We are so saddened here at Ridley Automotive in the loss of our great friend. Ricky was a wonderful man with a spirit unsurpassed in his passion for life, freindship, family and loyalty to true Hot-Rodding. George met Rick many years ago through the late Hyma Chevy dealership. Myself, for over 20 years and each one full of smiles each time Ricky would visit our facility to talk about his "34 Hot-Rod". Ricky was talented in many ways and his determination in life shows as he put together over many years the most rad, nostalgic Hot-Rod, Maybe the closest in reality to a true Hot-Rod ever seen in the South Haven area. Truly a piece of "artwork" that should be permenantly placed in a museum so that always the memories of his dreams could live through others.
Allan S. Ridley Sr.
November 6th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dear Paul,
Marta Amar
November 6th, 2007 at 12:00am
I was very surprised and saddened to hear that Rick passed away.I worked with Rick at Adams Electronics until 1979 when Adams closed. I had not seen Rick in all that time until last summer when Rick spotted me in my front yard when he was driving by in his old car, Rick stopped and we had a long chat about old times and it was obvious to me that in all these years Rick had not changed, he was still the Rick I knew from 28 years ago and to me he even looked the same, he was still jokeing and laughing and makeing me laugh to, just as he did many years ago. Rick was one of the kindest and good hearted people that I have ever met and I will miss him very much. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Sincerely,a friend, Richard J. Anthony
Richard Anthony
November 7th, 2007 at 12:00am
Rick was a warm, kind-hearted person who always kept smiling, no matter what. May you all find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace.
Vince and Roxann Romano
November 13th, 2007 at 12:00am
Dear Zurek family: Your father, husband, was my friend and we often called each other brother. His laughter was contaigous and he and I would often venture off talking about wild ideas then laugh. He was a reader of all kinds of things and we could talk and talk jumping from one thing to another. He loved his family, he loved life. Thank you for sharing him with me.
John Wood
January 7th, 2008 at 12:00am
Alex ~ So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Michelle (Henry ) Parrish
January 11th, 2008 at 12:00am
