Obituary of Richard E. Palicki

Richard (Dick) E. Palicki, 71, of Blue Bell, PA, died June 22, 2015, at a Einstein Montgomery hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. On April 20th, 1974, he married his best friend Patricia Leah Malcom, who survives. He was born June 29th, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Edmond and Florence ( Podsiadlo ) Palicki. He was the youngest of two children, with Cynthia (& Bob) Rodkey of Buffalo, NY surviving. Also survived by a Brother-in-law, Ernest Malcom of Brooklyn Park, MD, and a niece and nephew and great nieces and nephews. He graduated from Princeton University in New Jersey in 1963, with a Chemical Engineering Degree. He was then employed by Proctor & Gamble and Weyerhaeuser as a chemical engineer until retiring from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in 2010. Mr. Palicki was an active member of Hope Community Church in King of Prussia, PA. He is the father of 5 children, Kelly Palicki of Tahoe City, CA, Cheryl (& Jonathon) Sinnott of El Paso, TX, Bryan Palicki of Blue bell, Pa , Andrea Palicki of Blue Bell, Pa , and Jennifer Palicki also of Blue Bell, Pa. The most enjoyment Richard had in his life was vacationing and spending time with his family, especially at the beach and outdoor adventures. He was also very passionate about studying and teaching the Word of God and led a small men's Bible study until his death. A service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home in East Norriton, Pa. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. The family requests any memorial donations be made in Mr. Palicki's name to: Hope Community Church, 150 East Beidler Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.