RICHARD A. BAKOWSKI
November 14, 1935 - June 12, 2022
Richard Bakowski, 86, of Lakeland, NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 12, 2022. He was born in Syracuse to the late Alexander and Vladislava (Nowakowski) Bakowski in 1935. He was a devoted husband, father, Dzia Dzi, and great Dzia Dzi. Dick was a talented accordion player and entertained events for years with his band “The Veritones.” He loved to travel, collect coins, and was a devoted SU fan. He loved spending time with family. He had an amazing sense of humor that would always guarantee laughter and smiles. He would do anything for his loved ones. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Patricia (Higgins) Bakowski, and his sisters, Jane Zysk and Helen Bialczak. He is survived by his children, Patricia (Daniel) DeFurio, Rick (Yvonne) Bakowski, Anthony (Katie Goike) Bakowski, and Cynthia (Craig) Gabriel, 18 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday, June 16th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave, Solvay. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday June 17th in Belle Isle Cemetery, Camillus. Donations may be made in his memory to Syracuse Polish Home, 913 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204. Please share online memories and tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com.
Richard Bakowski, 86, of Lakeland, NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 12, 2022. He was born in Syracuse to the late Alexander and Vladislava (Nowakowski) Bakowski in 1935. He was a devoted husband, father, Dzia Dzi, and great Dzia... View Obituary & Service Information