Richard Kasprzak

Richard J. “Ricky” Kasprzak, 60 of Paxton, formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.
He leaves two brothers, Lennie Kasprzak and his wife Dianne of Charlton and Edward Kasprzak and his wife Lois of Coventry, CT. He is predeceased by a sister, Elaine R. Deignan of Harwich. Richard was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Edmund J. and Valida R. (Gibavich) Kasprzak. He also leaves a loving aunt and godmother, Janet McCauley.
Richard will be missed by his three longtime roommates, Mark Ryder, Jason Morin and David Dostuni. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Albert Acheampong of Venture Community Services for all the care and support of Richard over the past several years. In his younger years, Richard was active in the Special Olympics, garnering multiple medals in basketball, softball, bowling, swimming and track and field. He attended Our Lady of Mercy School and the program at the Seven Hills Foundation and most recently attended the adult daycare program at B.A.M.S.I.
Richard was the life of every party. He possessed the unique ability to make you laugh the very first time you met him. His indelible memory guaranteed he would remember you regardless of the amount of time that has passed until your next encounter. He especially enjoyed the Monday night socials at Sh-Booms and later at the KasBah where he was known to dance up a storm regardless of any health issues. He also enjoyed vacations with his roommates and family visits especially during the holidays. Ricky will forever be remembered for his smile, his laugh and a love for his family.
Services for Ricky will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Planation St., Worcester with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial with his parents will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. A period of calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 10th from 9:00-10:15 am in the funeral home prior to departure for his funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: the Massachusetts Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036‐3604 or Venture Community Services, 1 Picker Rd., Sturbridge, MA. 01566. To share your thoughts and memories of Ricky, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com