Richard E. Lipka

LIPKA - Richard E. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on August 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Kuhl) Lipka; devoted father of the late Richard (Babe) Lipka; cherished grandfather and papa to 3 granddaughters and 2 special grandsons, and 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons; loving son of the late John and Florence Lipka; dear brother of Dorothy (late Joe) Borsma, Alfredia (late Jim) Callesto, Loretta (late Bob) Heinl, Kathleen (Dennis) Brania and the late Ruth Burkhart, John Lipka, and Elaine Sliwinski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 4-8PM for a gathering in Richards memory. Mr. Lipka was the owner for many years of Comfort Cushion and Canvas Co. and a former member of ATA and Hamburg Rod and Gun Club (and others). Condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com