R.I.P. Rich

Richard S. “Ebster” Napierkowski Richard S. Napierkowski, age 62, lost his courageous battle with cancer Sunday evening August 2, 2009. He was born in Erie September 1, 1946 son of Anna Skolnik Napierkowski and the late Stanley Napierkowski. Richard worked at Zurn Industries for over 30 years and then for ACL Laboratory. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Richard was a NASCAR fan and a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He was a loving and devoted son and father. Besides his mother he is survived by his four children Mark Napierkowski and his wife Julie of Erie, Brian Napierkowski and his wife Kelly of West Springfield, Lori Lanagan and her husband John of Waterford, Arlene Falletta and her husband Craig of Lake City, his adored thirteen grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters: Bob Napierkowski, Mary Simanowski, Kathy Dylewski, Stan Napierkowski, Carol Gradler, Sue Powell, Ron Napierkowski and Lena Trojanovich. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Richard will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by two infant brothers. Friends may call at the Mark G. Razanauskas Funeral Home 701 East Avenue, Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. where a prayer service will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits