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Richard Ptaschinski

d. November 14, 2019

Richard Henry Ptaschinski, 63, of Newark, NJ passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ.

Richard was born and raised in Newark, NJ.  He entered the United States Army in 1976 and served as a Radio Operator in Germany.  Through the years, he was employed as a truck driver and had the mouth to prove it.  He was the most amazing father to his two daughters.  He will be missed very much.

Richard was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen Ann Ptaschinski.  He was the youngest child of the late Henry and Helen Ptaschinski.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen and Arlene. Richard is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Ann Ptaschinski and Courtney Lynn Ptaschinski.

Visitation will be held at Galante Funeral Home (2800 Morris Ave., Union, NJ) on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 11am-1pm.  The funeral will immediately follow at 1pm at the funeral home.  There will be a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Battle Borne (P.O. Box 366, Center Valley, PA 18034, http://wearebattleborne.com, All donations should be made on the website on the donations link).

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, November 21, 2019

11:00am - 1:00 pm

Galante Funeral Home- Union

2800 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

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Funeral Service

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm

Galante Funeral Home- Union

2800 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

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Private Cremation

Galante Funeral Home-Union Location

2800 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083

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