Richard Z. Pawlak Obituary
The memory of Richard Z. Pawlak of Niagara Falls, New York, who passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Z. Pawlak to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Zennon Gurczynski and Helen Gurczynski (Vonner); his stepfather Walter Pawlak; and his brothers, Edward Pawlak and Raymond Pawlak.
He is survived by: his wife Mary A. Pawlak (Drabczyk); and his children, Richard Pawlak (Carol), Stephen Pawlak (Jackie), Laurie Fialkowski (Stephen) and Terri Maroulis (Jim Rojecki). He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Michael The Archangel Parish of The National Catholic Church, 250 27th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.
