Edward L. Kopycinski

Edward Leon Kopycinski, of Richmond, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2010. He was born on October 13, 1914, in Chappel Hill, Texas. His parents were Helen and Frank Kopycinski. He moved in 1928 with his family to live on the A.P. George Ranch in Richmond where his father and other members of his family farmed for the George family. Edward lived and worked on the George Ranch for many years before retiring in the early 1980s. He had many interesting stories and recollections of his life on the ranch as it evolved through the decades. Edward loved his work on the ranch because he loved being outdoors, and he always spoke of the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. George to him and all the other workers who were treated as family After retirement, Edward "moved to town" to live with his brother Ted Kopycinski in Richmond where he continued the pastime he so enjoyed of picking, shelling and selling pecans to his long-time customers. He was a faithful, life-time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Edward was preceded indeath by his parents, Helen and Frank Kopycinski; brothers, Max, Ted, and Alphonse Kopycinski; and sisters, Verna Kopycinski, Kazmyra Townsend and Genevieve Cegelski. He is survived by his nephews, T.J. Cegelski and wife Dorothy of Branson, Missouri; Dan Cegelski and wife Anita of League City; Ed Cegelski and wife Lynnette of Stafford; and nieces, Maxine Phelan and husband Herb of Rosenberg and Mary Ann Townsend of Houston. Edward was a resident of Cambridge Geriatric Center since 2003, and the family wishes to thank the workers and staff at Cambridge for their care of Edward in the last 7 years, and especially his nephew Dan Cegelski who gave special care. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 with a Rosary service at 6:00 P.M. at Davis-Greenalwn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday morning, May 19, 2010 in the Chapel at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. Burial will follow at West Gethsemane Cemetery in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Holy Rosary Vision 2011, 1416 George St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Roisenberg, Texas 77471. 281-341-800.

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Edward L. Kopycinski

October 13, 1914 - May 15, 2010