Richard J. Miczek

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Richard J. Miczek, 84, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on October 14, 2024.  Born on March 28, 1940 in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and Theresa (Dudek) Miczek.

Richard, affectionately known as “Dick,” graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster, MA, received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and later a Master’s Degree from RPI in Environmental Engineering.  Dick served in the U.S. Army in Europe, earning his commission as a Second Lieutenant at the time of discharge.  He met the love of his life, Anita, while attending WPI, married on June 23, 1962 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage.  They moved to Saratoga Springs in 1967 and raised 5 beautiful children.  Dick worked at the NYS Department of Health for 4 years as a civil engineer.  He was then employed almost 20 years at the Fort Miller Company as the Vice President and General Manager before owning and operating the St. Francis and St. Charles Motels in Saratoga Springs for 37 years.

Dick was an avid gardener and loved to grow vegetables and fruit trees.  He also enjoyed fishing and was very active with the Fisheries Federation on the Great Sacandaga Lake, where he also enjoyed spending time at the family camp.  Dick loved his Boston Red Sox and was an avid fan of the New York Giants also.

He is survived by his loving wife Anita (Greisler) Miczek; children Angela (Andrew Bartell), Gregory (Dawna Chouinard), Peter (Elise Caruso), Matthew (Ann Marie Przywara), and Randy (Sarah Larson); grandchildren; Stephanie (Ryan Matthews), Kyle (Doug Kaelin), Vincent, Kaitlin, Kristen, and Annabelle.

At the request of the family, no public services will be held at this time, as Richard generously donated his body to the anatomical giving program at Albany Medical College.