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1941 Michael 2022

Michael J. Rydzewski

September 13, 1941 — September 17, 2022

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MICHAEL J. RYDZEWSKI, age 81; loving Husband of Janet (nee Porcello); dear father of Michelle Merkosky (Zack), Michael Rydzewski Jr. (Denise), and Suzanne Rydzewski; step-father of Lori White (Michael) Jeffrey Puls (deceased), David Puls (Elisa), and Eileen Panza; grandfather of Zachary (fiancée Jessica), Jessica and Darren (Emily) Merkosky, Michael and Mathew Rydzewski, Julia Namoski (David), Rachel Dezso (Bob), Derrick Ray (Jennifer), David Puls, Nicholas Panza; Great Grand Father of Barrett, Jett, Quinn and Wyatt; brother of Annette Mellott (Frank) (deceased), Rose Wojton (Denny), Bobby Rydzewski (deceased), Joseph Rydzewski, Elaine Baldridge, Billy Rydzewski (deceased), Mitch Rydzewski (Diane) and Curt Novak (deceased). Michael enjoyed playing guitar, painting, fishing, playing cards and drinking beer. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who proudly served on the U.S.S Bainbridge. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 FROM 4-7 P.M. with a service at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.


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