Richard "Dick" Buyniski

Richard “Dick” Buyniski, 77, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a long illness at his home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born in Worcester and lived most of his life in central Massachusetts.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Diane (Buffone) Buyniski of Worcester, his daughter Christie and her husband, Kiyan Kiumarsi of New York City, and his granddaughter, Kianna, whom he cherished.

Dick leaves his brother Joseph Buyniski and his wife Sophie of Colchester, CT, his brother, Robert Buyniski and his wife Patricia of Worcester; several nieces and nephews, Alex, Larissa, Brian, Beth and their spouses and families. He also leaves his sisters-in-law, Carolyn and her husband, John Forbes, Theresa and her husband, Dan Keeney, brother-in-law, Paul Buffone of New York City, and nephew, Matthew Cloyd.

Dick was predeceased by his parents Julius and Wanda Buyniski and a sister, Patricia Buyniski all of Worcester.

Dick attended and graduated from North High School, Worcester, Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. He was admitted to the bar in 1972.

Dick served honorably for 30 years in the United States Justice Department as an attorney. He built long lasting relationships during his career and while serving, received professional acknowledgements for his achievements.

Dick was an avid reader. He loved books and loved spending many an evening with a hardcover book in his hands. Dick had a life-long passion and enthusiasm for the ocean and boating that began in early years working on Nantucket. For Dick, boating was an unforgettable adventure.

He loved walking the docks in Mystic, CT, talking to people about their mutual interests. He was a skilled navigator, had a keen sense of each vessel, enjoyed plotting routes with charts, and recording the ebb and flow of tides. Upon retirement, Dick obtained his U.S. Merchant Marine Officer Master’s License. He had many favorite ports including Montauk, Long Island, NY, Newport, RI but homeport for Dick was Mystic where he spent many years. His co-pilots on the ocean were his dog, Tasha, his parrot, Skye King, his young daughter, Christie and always, his wife, Diane.

Loved ones can pay their respects on Wednesday, March 31, 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. at Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 370 Plantation Street. A Funeral Mass in celebration of Dick’s life will follow at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or online at www.dana-farber.org, or Food for the Poor Program, St. Francis Xavier Center, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a later date when people can safely gather.

To leave a message of condolence for the family or share a special memory of Dick, please visit his memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the staff of UMass Memorial and Jewish Home Care for the exceptional care and kindness given to Dick especially, Michelle, Joyce, and Marlene.

Social Distancing protocols and the use of face masks will be practiced at the funeral home and church.