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OSICKI RYSZARD (RICHARD) JAN -
Date of Passing: Oct 29, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOSICKI RYSZARD (RICHARD) JAN 1946 - 2012 Richard Osicki, original thinker, philosopher, journalist and teacher died in the early morning of October 29th. He was born in Nottingham, England, the son of Jan Osicki and Maria Makowska, who were Polish veterans after the Second World War. His heritage inspired him all his life. Richard was raised in Montreal and went to the University of Montreal, Loyola College where he earned a degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later he acquired a Masters in Theology from the University of Dayton. His passions throughout life were three. In his own words "I did not decide to take up teaching. Rather I was drawn to it, along with the other two paths I have travelled throughout my career, communications and religion." He was a journalist and media producer, working at CBC radio as a documentary maker and as executive producer of the program Identities. He was a constant mentor to many involved in media over the years including today. He was communications director at Nortel at the dawn of the digital era, and his thoughts about that new frontier were profound and influential. He invented the term "intelligent universe". He was also a media consultant throughout his life. After moving to Winnipeg he was employed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg as spokesperson and communication director for the Catholic Church. Richard has lectured at Concordia University, The Canadian Mennonite University, and most recently, the University of Manitoba, St. Paul's College. He established the Communications and Media program at Providence College. At the time of his death he was the Director of The Marshal McLuhan Initiative at St. Paul's. And there, he said, his three paths merged. I have been blessed to be able to explore with others why and how people communicate their faith to others. That is the underlying question we are addressing through the Marshall McLuhan Initiative. Richard leaves his beloved wife, Dionisia Roman-Osicki after far too short a time. He is survived by his mother, Maria, his son Tobiasz, his brother George, Ph.D (R), his two cats Nelson and Cheebs and many many friends upon whom he had a major influence and who loved him very much. A prayer service / visitation will be held at St. Vital Parish, 1629 Pembina Hwy., on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass is on November 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vital Parish. Reception at the Cropo Funeral Chapel will follow the interment at Holy Ghost Cemetery. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586 - 8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2012
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Richard was very inspiring. I worked with him when he was transitioning from CBC - a long time ago. I remember him because he came from a more creative background than most clients. I remember simple things like how he enlightened me on the important role music plays in movies. I remember that he was a creative writer. We also discussed religion. It was so interesting to work with him as he created a new career path balancing his love of teaching, writing and communications. - Posted by: R. Thorlakson (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2013
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We met Rysiu in Winnipeg and became friends for many years while our daughters Marta and Olga befriended his son Tobiasz. We had many dinners and laughter together. We spoke Polish during the dinners. Rysiu spoke Polish very well and kept Polish language for Tobiasz at home. We cannot believe that he is gone ...too early and too sudden. We will miss him, Krystyna, Jacek, Marta and Olga - Posted by: Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski and Jacek Fabrykowski (friends) on: Nov 15, 2012
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My brother Richard never wanted praise other than if it was true understanding of any message he was trying to share and/or communicate. In these past few days I know Richard is pleased for a huge number of reasons, among them: 1/ that each individual who shared with us our emotions about Richard and there were so very many having come from near and far, also so many messages in this electronic age. 2/ I have worked with my Brother Richard all my life in discussing and advising each other on our projects. I saw and heard through the testimonials how beautifully and truthfully and accurately they presented Richard for the heart he had and, always very important to him, the communications of understandings that arose both personal and so also very significantly in terms of worldly praxis. 3/ We had been discussing the value of funerals all our lives in our Jesuit way of each taking different sides (and sometimes each simply changing sides in order to present a truer larger picture of all the pluses and minuses) and, yes, we had agreed there was the emotional respect of love in various ways for the person, but also there was, like in the case of Brother Richard, there was the occasion at the funeral for so many to meet each other who had been a part of Richard's life, each in different ways, from a variety of life situations, activities, and even careers. We as if saw more of Richard through others and re-energized to carry forward, again each in our own ways, to carry forward Richard in our hearts and through the influence he had on our future actions. Thank-you each and everyone. G-d Bless our journey. George - Posted by: George S. Osicki (Brother) on: Nov 08, 2012
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I thank everyone who extended their condolences to the family and for all the beautiful testimonials about Richard. For those who would want to donate to a charity in memory of Richard, you may consider any of the following: St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Marshall McLuhan Initiative (St. Paul's College, University of Manitoba) Kresy-Siberia Virtual Museum If you want further information on each of these charities, you may email me at drosicki@gmail.com - Posted by: Dionisia Roman-Osicki (spouse) on: Nov 08, 2012
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I will miss Richard. It has been many years since I saw him last. So Richard RIP! YOU HAVE NOW GONE TO A BETTER PLACE. - Posted by: Peter Casimir de Jamont (cousin from ontario) on: Nov 07, 2012
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While on vacation in Mexico last week, I was shocked and dismayed to learn of Richard's passing. I only met Richard in 2011 in connection with the Marshall McLuhan Centenary celebrations in Toronto, which he passionately supported and contributed to. I admired his commitment, ideas, initiative and friendship and looked forward to further collaborations with him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends in Winnipeg and beyond. Richard will be remembered. "Fear no more the heat o' the sun, Nor the furious winter's rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages" - Shakespeare, Cymbeline - Posted by: Alexander Kuskis (colleague in Marshall McLuhan & media scholarship) on: Nov 07, 2012
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I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Osicki. I was his student in the communications and Media program at Providence college his last year of teaching there. It was Mr. Osicki who started me down the road of graphic design. I had handed in a project in the form of a newspaper and he really encouraged me and pushed me to learn more about design and to get involved with the school magazine. I now work as a graphic designer for Mennonite Church Canada and do freelance work. Whenever anyone asks me how I got started on my career path I always think back to my newspaper for Mr. Osicki and how he played such a huge role in where I am today. Mr. Osicki was a wealth of knowledge and experience and it was a privilege to be his student. He had a huge impact on Providence college and the program there. He will be truly missed. - Posted by: Megan Kamei (Student) on: Nov 06, 2012
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My sympathies to Richard's family . . . I first got to know him when he moved to Winnipeg to do communications for the Arhdiocese. We later worked together on the committee that organized Canada's first-ever national faith and media conference in Ottawa in 1998. We enjoyed many discussions about faith, media and communications. He will be missed. - Posted by: John Longhurst (Friend) on: Nov 03, 2012
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I believe I was 10 maybe 12 years old, when I first met Rysiek. He came to Warsaw Poland for a visit and I can still remember that day clearly. I wanted to visit him and his family last year 2011, but I kept putting it off. Still he will stay in my memory forever because he was an extraordinary men. - Posted by: Dorota Makowska-Gajda (Half niece) on: Nov 02, 2012
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Polish prayer for the dead: WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEK RACZ JEMU DAC, PANIE! A SWIATLOSC WIEKUISTA NIECHAJ JEMU SWIECI. NIECH ODPOCZYWA W POKOJU WIECZNYM AMEN! My heartfelt condolences to his mother, his wife, his son, his brother, and all his relatives. He was dearly loved, and will always be remembered. May he rest in the peace of the Lord. - Posted by: Krystyna Szypowska (Close family friend) on: Nov 02, 2012
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I have known Richard and his family since 1959 when we first moved from Saskatchewan to Montreal. He was a charismatic person with a warm smile who loved interacting with people. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. My sympathy goes out to his family during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you all. - Posted by: Mary Ellen Puchniak-Bayard (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2012
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Dionisia and George, I am so sorry to hear about Richard's passing. I will remember him as a loyal defender of the Catholic Church and a courageous intellect. My condolences to both of you and your mother at this time. I will keep you, and Richard, in my prayers in the days ahead. Blessings, Julie - Posted by: Julie Bell (friend) on: Oct 31, 2012
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- Brother Richard is my other half in this time and place we call earth.(nature of my work could have few friends) - It will be another of our many challenges to now read just where we have usually been in different places physically but on the same page in interests, values, determinations. -" God, honour, & Country ". " The medium is the message". - Prayer is the biggest internet that we will forever learn to use and Richard and I are trying and it is not the first time we have done the impossible. -For instance, a few years ago the impossible might have been to meet such people as Dionisia, his wife and Marjory our super friend especially shown recently over the past year. -Then years ago the impossible of having been born to two wonderful parents though we do not remember how we arranged this...We think our parents really taught us a lot about the wonder of prayer. --------------------------------------------------------- - My first memory of him was sharing the joy that I could tie my shoe laces he taught me. St. Theresa of Avalon Her last words were: "My Lord, it is time to move on. Well then, may your will be done. O my Lord and my Spouse, the hour that I have longed for has come. It is time to meet one another."[6] Just a few words where in prayer and in praxis we carry on - you there and me here and we here for the 'Glory of God' and "To find God in all things' Amen My Dear Brother...there are many books that could be written in all we have discussed over the years. George - Posted by: George (Brother) on: Oct 31, 2012
