Richard Kolbek

Richard Kolbek

KOLBEK
Richard J., 93, of Garfield, passed away Oct 3 at the Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus. Husband of the late Margaret T. (Budz) Kolbek. Born in Garfield on June 24, 1923, son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Kocian) Kolbek. He had worked as a produce manager for Foodtown in Garfield. U.S. Army, having served during World War II and was reported missing in action and was a POW in Germany. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Kathleen Meno of Wallingford, Conn., and Elaine O'Toole (Frank) of Garfield; daughter in law Linda Kolbek of Pennsylvania, and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son: Richard Kolbek; a son in law: Donald Meno; and two siblings: Joseph and Caroline.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 15120.
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