Richard Puszczewicz passed away March 7, 2023 in Toledo, OH after bravely battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born January 2, 1949 to Florence and Henry. After serving in Vietnam, he married Joyce Sloan. Rich worked for Coca-Cola, retiring after 48 years. He enjoyed working in his garden, making wine and bee keeping. Rich and his wife raised 4 children, Lisa (Tom) Bollman, Laurie, Julie and Eric. Rich is also survived by his grandson, Michael; brother, John; sister, Diane; sister-in-law, Carol; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward; sister-in-law, Carol; and nephew, David.

The family will receive guests on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St., Sylvania, OH with a Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. in church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Sylvania.

Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Newcomer Funeral Home-Northwest Chapel, Toledo (419-473-0300).

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