Richard Henry Kosakowski

On Tuesday, October 4, Richard Henry Kosakowski, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Born in 1962,Poland, son of Leon and Zofia Kosakowski. Richard, a gifted musician and singer, was a lifelong resident of New Britain and graduated from Pulaski High School in 1980.

The most important thing to Richard was family. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia, daughters Christine Riffel, husband Mike and Major Susan Nolido, wife Princess, three grandsons Marcus, Darrell, and Zakaraya. Sisters Ann Dziob, Zofia Janowski, Mary Kosakowski, and Liz Stachowicz, husband Andrew, and his brother Stefan Kosakowski. He is also survived by his nephews Andrew, Robert, Tommy, Steven, and nieces Alicia and Jessica. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother-in-laws Edward and Andrzej and nephews Jeffery and Christopher.

A mass in his memory will be held at Sacred Heart Church 158 Broad St New Britain, CT at 9:30 AM, Saturday October 15. Arrangements were made by Luddy-Peterson Funeral Home; New Britain. Burial will be private with family. Share condolences or memories of Richie at www.Luddyandpetersonfh.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Hartford HealthCare Cancer Center in Plainville CT in Richard's name.