Richard Pakylak

Richard Pakylak
Rick
Died	2006-09-05 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	millwright
Father	Peter Pakylak
Mother	Ella Pakylak
Partner	Cookie (Mary) Gallucci-Pakylak
Siblings	Daniel Roy Pakulak Joseph Pakylak Ray Pakylak

Richard Pakylak (died 2006), also known as Rick, was a millwright.

Early life

• Born in Fort William, Ontario.
• Attended local schools in Fort William.
• Son of Peter Pakylak and Ella Pakylak.

Career

• Worked as a millwright at Abitibi beginning in 1972.
• Was anticipating retirement at the time of his death.

Interests

• Practised karate.
• Followed Chicago Cubs throughout his life.
• Played golf and curled regularly.
• Interested in NASCAR and football.
• Worked on a personal Corvette vehicle.
• Read science fiction and space novels.
• Took golfing and casino trips.

Family

• Married Cookie (Mary) Gallucci-Pakylak.

Predeceased by:

• His father Peter Pakylak (died before 2006)
• His mother Ella Pakylak (died before 2006)
• His brother Dan Pakylak (died before 2006)
• His brother Joseph Pakylak (died before 2006)

Survived by:

• Wife Cookie (Mary) Gallucci-Pakylak
• Twin brother Ray Pakylak
• Mary Cernigoj
• In-laws Charlie Gallucci and Lynne Gallucci
• In-laws Tom Oldale and Carol-Lynne Oldale
• Nephews Charles Gallucci, Chris Gallucci, Ryan Gallucci, and Andrew Gallucci
• Nephews Aaron Pakylak, Stefan Pakylak, and Jesse Pakylak

Death

• Died suddenly in hospital on 5 September 2006 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, aged 58.
• Visitation held at Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, on 7 September 2006.
• Funeral service held at Harbourview Funeral Centre on 8 September 2006.