Richard S. Orszak

Richard S. Orszak, 79, passed away on October 19, 2020 at CareOne at Redstone. Born in Chicopee, MA on December 14, 1940 to the late Stephen and Wanda (Stadnicki) Orszak, Richard graduated from Western New England College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. 

For many years, he served the State of Connecticut as a Deputy Warden for the Department of Corrections. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, racquetball and watching his five grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed gathering on Wednesdays at Nathan Bill’s with friends.

To cherish his memory, Richard leaves his loving wife of 57 years, Carol Ann (Burns) Orszak of Springfield; his devoted children Jeffrey Orszak and his wife Kimberly Cherko of Manchester, CT, Kim Orszak and Paul Maiorano of Shrewsbury, MA and Nicole Trajkovski and her husband Zlatko of Longmeadow; his grandchildren Alex, Nia, Jillian, Kilee and Jeremy; his twin sister Eleanore Heine of Palmetto, FL as well as nieces, nephews and many close friends. Richard was also predeceased by his brother-in-law Robert Burns. 

Family and close friends are invited to gather on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 4 – 6 PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow. There will be a Liturgy of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut Street, Springfield. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED WHILE ATTENDING SERVICES.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Springfield or a charity of your choice.