Richard S Winalski Sr

February 07, 1927 - June 17, 2012

Richard S Winalski Sr., 85, passed away on Father’s Day June 17, 2012 with his beloved family by his side in Punta Gorda, FL. He was called by his Father to join him in heaven. He was born in Hartford, CT and lived in Newington, CT where he raised his family before moving to Florida in 1977. Richard joined the Navy during World War II and married the love of his life, Irene Dupont, in Key West, FL, where he was stationed. After serving his country, Richard returned to CT. He opened Elmwood Pastry Shop Inc. with his father Stanley and brother-in-law Howard Wollman in 1948. Later, his sons became partners with him in both the Elmwood Pastry Shop and Irene’s Pastry Shop. The baking tradition is still carried on by his son Richard Jr. and grandson, Jonathan, at the Elmwood Pastry.
Richard was past President of the Connecticut Bakers Association and The Buck and a Half Club. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Hartford Kiwanis Club, Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, and the Polish American Club in Hartford. He retired to Florida and started Scoobies located at Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda with his wife, Irene, and then opened a drive-up 50’s style restaurant, Robby Sue’s in Punta Gorda with his daughters, Robin and Susan.
Richard leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Irene (Dupont) Winalski, two sons, Richard S. (Caroline) Winalski, Jr. of West Hartford, CT and Stephen (Barbara) Winalski of New Britain, CT; four daughters, Diane (Richard) Ozycz, of Berlin, CT, Susan (Joseph) Aronne-Zorzo of Punta Gorda , FL, Helen (John) Palazzo of Rocky Hill, CT, and Irene Robin (Robert) Jennings of Punta Gorda, FL. He also leaves 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson all of whom loved him and will miss him. He leaves a sister, Berenice Wollman of Farmington, CT.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm, Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jerry Kaywell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Richard to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Funeral Information

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm, Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jerry Kaywell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Richard to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.