Richard Craig Wanciak, 55, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at home. Born on December 20, 1966, in Derby, CT, son of the late Richard and Mary Jo (Woodin) Wanciak.
Richard was a veteran of the US Army. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School and worked for Schick in Milford as a blade maker for over 25 years. He was a very hard worker, often working 12-hour days. Richard was very devoted to doing everything he could for his sons. In his free time, he loved to read. He was a collector of comic books and a Sci-Fi junkie. He almost always had Star Trek or Dr. Who playing in the background.
Richard leaves behind his three sons, Ryan, Tyler and Justin Wanciak all of Bristol; his brothers, Clay Winters and his wife Karen of Southbury, and Mark Winters and his wife Annette of Ansonia; his sister Kristen Cosciello and her partner mark Rinaldi of Seymour; the mother of his sons, Patricia Ness of Wisconsin; and many cousins whom he loved dearly.
Friends and family may visit Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St. Terryville on Saturday, October 8, from 10AM to 12 PM. www.scottfuneralhomeinc.com
