ROJEK, Richard J. “PUDDY” of Lackawanna, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Kozub) Rojek; devoted father of Shane Rojek; loving son of the late Richard F. Rojek and the late Kathleen Meegan; cherished son-in-law of Adrienne Stump; dear brother of Lynn Adonnino, David (Debbie) Rojek, Kevin (Jessica) Rojek, and the late Mark Rojek; brother-in-law of Lynn (Gene) Bartels and Tammy (Kevin) Lutz; proud uncle of Amanda (Connor) Moran, Kian Rojek, Michael Kozub, Jake Kozub, Zachary Bartels, Alex Bartels, and Kayla Bartels; adored great-uncle of Audrianna and Jeffrey; treasured “fur dad” of Abby Girl; also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Monday (February 23rd) from 2-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park on Tuesday at 10 o’clock. Please assemble at Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Puddy's name may be made to Hospice Buffalo.