Gene J. Rykowski, 72, of Limerick, formerly of Manayunk and Roxborough, husband of Marybeth (Gerner) Rykowski, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James A. and Sarah Ann (Aleksandrowicz) Rykowski.
Gene was an Army National Guard veteran. In 1980, he graduated from St. Joseph University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and worked for Honeywell and ScanData for many years.
Surviving along with his wife is their daughter Dawn Rykowski; their son Michael Rykowski; grandchildren Melody and Mikey Oscar, and Kelly and Lillian Rykowski; and great grandsons Jacob and Joshua Krewson. Along with his parents he is predeceased by his brother James “Jimmy” Rykowski.
Services and burial are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gene’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123