Richard A. Shimburski of Chaffee, NY passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence at the age of 95.
He was born December 28, 1926 in Springville a son of the late Joseph and Louise (Townsend) Shimburski. He was a member of St. Jude's Church in Sardinia and enjoyed farming and wood working. He was also a square dance caller.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty (Spaulding) Shimburski whom he married September 27, 1947 at the St. Aloysius Church in Springville; his children: Ruth (James) Hime of Hilltop Lakes, TX, Donna (Jack) Wimbish of Hilltop Lakes, TX, Bill (Sherry) Shimburski of Holland and Patricia (Robert Patterson) Hills of Buffalo; his siblings: Helen (Robert) Randall of East Concord, Edith (late Chester) Kropczynski of Morton Corners, Joseph (June) Shimburski of South Wales, Jane (Raymond) Stuckey of Cattaraugus, Margaret (late Norman) Ploetz of Rushford, Rose (late Richard) Worthington of Rushford and John Shimburski of Sardinia; his grandchildren: Stacy Pagan, Cathy Kirk, Justin (Nicolette) Detrich, Kendra Maness, Michelle (Brett) Ferrington and Michael Shimburski; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol (Dennis) Hardison and his sister, Florence (Alfred) Thomas.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St., Springville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11am at St. Jude's Church, 12800 Genesee Rd, Sardinia with Rev. Alfons Osiander officiating. Interment will be held in Sardinia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. Aloysius Regional School, 186 Franklin St., Springville, NY 14141 or to the Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Department, P.O. Box 203, Chaffee, NY 14030.