Richard V. Babula

Richard V. Babula, 89, of Varysburg passed away on January 14, 2019 at home. He was born on October 15, 1929 to the late John and the late Mary (Zajac) Babula in Buffalo, NY. Richard was predeceased by his first wife, Emily (Maciejewski) Babula.

Richard was a laborer with the New York Central Railroad in Buffalo before joining the United States Coast Guard in 1948. He then went on to become a Canine Police Officer with the Buffalo Police Department. Richard retired from the Buffalo Police in 1988.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia (Wawrzyniak); his children, Richard J. Babula, Marie Socha, Catherine (John) Schwab, Donna (Edmond) Skoczylas, Patrick (Patricia) Buczek, John (Theresa) Buczek, Audrey (Glenn) Pelczynski, Judith (Robert) Olejniczak, and Marcia (Frank) Thompson; sister, Bernice Szymkowiak; 16 grandchildren ; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2019 from 4 - 7 P.M. at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday the 17th at 11:00A.M. at St Joachim & Anne RC Church, Varysburg site, 2311 Attica Road, Varysburg, NY 14167. Burial will be in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Varysburg.

For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011