Obituary of Richard R. Zawaly

Richard R. Zawaly, 71, of Rome, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Oneida Health. He was born in Rome on March 17, 1952, a son of the late Peter and Blanche (Motyl) Zawaly. On November 22, 1980, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Gruby.

Richard worked for New York State at the State Office building in Utica for many years. He loved classic cars and owned a 1940 Chrysler New Yorker. He was one of the organizers of Hot August Nights Classic Car shows at Griffis Park.

Surviving besides his loving wife, Cheryl, are two children, Richard “Emily” Zawaly and Christopher Zawaly; three sisters, Dolores Odrzykowski (Rich), Jeannie Iuorno (Ernie) and Christine Weidman; two brothers, Joseph Zawaly (Sue) and Peter Zawaly (Joyce); a grandson, Draven; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 31^st, at 6:00 p.m. at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday prior to the service from 4-6:00 p.m.

You may light a candle, send a message of sympathy, and read the obituary at www.nunnandharper.com.