Charlton: Robert T. Ryczek, 77, of Brookfield Rd., passed on Friday, November 17th, in UMass Memorial Hospital – Harrington, after an illness.

He leaves his beloved wife, Maureen F. (Drake) Ryczek; his two daughters, Christine D. Gervais of Belleview, FL and Karen J. Dupuis and her husband John of Oxford; a step-daughter, Karen Jansen of Charlton; his three grandchildren, Gillian Gervais, Jacob Gervais, Ty Dupuis and two great grandchildren.  Robert was predeceased by a sister, Carol Ann Racicot and a step-son, Rusty Carlson.  Bob enjoyed his Harley, was a member of the Hamilton Rod and Gun and enjoyed shooting there.  He enjoyed being a snowbird to Port Charlotte FL.  Bob was a very proud Veteran.  He loved his dog Snuggles and his Never Ending cup of coffee.

He was born in Southbridge the son of Theodore J. and Rita (Lataille) Ryczek.  Robert graduated high school and went on to enlist in the United Stated Marines serving honorably during Vietnam.  He worked for several years in sales most recently specializing in sales of lift gates.

Robert's funeral services and burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge, will be private.  There are no calling hours.