In Loving Memory of
Ignatius (Nat) Rychwalski
March 1, 1955 – April 16, 2021
Ignatius (Nat) Rychwalski 66, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.
Nat was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Bertha and Ignatius Rychwalski on March 1, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Richard and Robert Rychwalski; and his son, Steven Rychwalski.
Nat is survived by his wife, Michele Rychwalski; his son and step-daughters, Daniel Rychwalski, Christina (Brian) Trest, and Rachel (Aaron) Harvey; his grandchildren, Austin Rychwalski, and Aidan and Parker Trest; and his “granddogger”, Locksley.
Nat was a kind, fun, loving, sarcastic husband, father, and grandfather with a great sense of humor. He often found joy in playfully teasing and joking with his family. His laughter and poop jokes will be greatly missed. He was known for spoiling his grandchildren, often allowing them to put anything they wanted in the shopping cart.
Nat loved his life long career as a High Voltage Electrician, often telling stories of how he enjoyed being shocked. He retired from Trigen in 2013. In a true “coincidence”, it was ironic that on the day he lost his battle with cancer we experienced an electrical outage in our town. He had one last bout of excitement much like the many electrical outages he responded to on the UMD College Park Campus for years.
Since his retirement, he loved spending time with not only his family, but also his pets. His love for animals often came above his love for people. He was generous in his donations to animal shelters and rescues. Nat was also a friend to Bill W. for over 27 years.
No funeral service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter or rescue.
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I met Nat when he brought Rick H to my Home Group in White Marsh, MD. He was, as Rick said, very helpful to those of us needing it. He also worked at keeping our program strong. We go back over 20 years and no matter what happened (good or bad), Nat met it with a laugh and/or a sharp remark. He was always looking to help someone, even if it was a stranger. As others have said: Nat & Michelle’s love was out there for all to see. What a great legacy to be loved by so many.
You are missed, Nat. Hope I make it up there to see you and Bob when it’s my turn to go.
Santa Len
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1. One of Nat’s favorite saying was “ They messing with me and I’m not on my meds . They don’t know who they messing with “
2 One day Nat has a big picnic basket . Inside was fresh picked flowers blanket food etc . Nat says I’m going to show you young whippersnappers who to woo a woman . It worked he got his women here name was Michelle. I’m going to miss you pops
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To my Polski,Took me awhile to find the words.You’ve been part of our family since we were kids down Rockaway.I don’t think I ever got to tell you how proud I was of you for the changes you made in your life and what a great Dad you were.Michele and her family were lucky to have you and us.We are heart broken we didn’t make it in time to say our goodbyes.I hope you know how much we cared.So glad I got to see you on the Sunday before.We have many memories and won’t forget you.We love and will miss you.Please kiss our Steven and Pop and every one who has gone before us.Until we meet again.Love always and forever your Baga.
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My sympathies to the family. It was mentioned that Nat was a friend of Bill W. as I am today. I met Nat in a smoke filled room on Taylor Ave. in Essex Md. on Dec 18th 1997. After our gathering, he suggested that I go home and pray. I was in bad shape. I took his suggestion and to this day have not found it necessary to pick up a drink. That was Nat, helping others. I am a better person today because of that suggestion. I love you my friend, I’ll see you on the other side.
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We grew up together on the same street. Had lots of good old fashioned fun as kids. He was married to my cousin Tina and I got to see the boys every christmas for a long, long time. He was an amazing father to both his sons. Great sense of humor and good friend to our family (Michaloski’s). He will be missed,
by our family . May you rest in peace now Nat, the long day is done. You were well loved and will live on in the memories of those who loved you, and it looks like a very long list. I hope you are in the arms of the angels with Steven, Rich and Bobbie and your Mom and Dad. God Bless You.
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RIp Nat you will be truly missed God bless
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Nat was a class act. I can’t begin to add up the outages we worked together. He knew his business, but alway had a comment. The storm and power outage on the night of his
death, says it all. Time for him to go so he turned out the lights
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Nat – RIP We became great friends as we worked together scheduling electrical outages throughout campus. Whenever you wanted to shut the power down to a critical building, I had two words HELL NO!
You will always be remember for sense of humor.
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Nat, R.I.P., your pains and struggles are no more, now you can truly watch over all your loved ones. May God Bless your family and those who where closest around you. Michele and children stay strong and continue Nat’s legacy as he would. My condolences and prayers go out to all.
Be Blessed,
Chip
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I remember Nat coming right here in Work Control to check on Michele and he would crack jokes a lot.
He had a great sense of humor. He will be forever missed. May God of all comforts be with the family.
RIP Nat.
Alex Rwemera.
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Fond memories running around campus and the clubs in Essex.
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It was a pleasure and lots of laughter working with Nat. He took great joy in watching people panic during outages (LOL). My sincere condolences to the family.
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Rest in Peace brother
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Rest in with the LORD and HIS Angels in eternal peace my BROTHER.
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RIP TRIGEN 1
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Nat was a great guy and it was always fun to be around that sarcastic humor. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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God speed
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The Man is a class act. His Brother Bob and I enjoyed drinking Strohes Beer and downing Oysters Rockefeller at his Wedding Reception. Fun to be around. He always kept it real.
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Sending our love and prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
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You will be missed. You were an incredible Man and a dear Friend. Will always love you and the Fatherlly relationship that you had with Tyler.
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Love and condolences to the family. Memories are the way we keep the love with us.
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Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. We love you guys and God Bless you!
Bryan Mansaray and Family
#WhoDat
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Nat was one of a kind and it was a privilege to know him. His sense of humor an smile was infectious and could brighten a day. I will continue to pray for him and the family and you Michele.
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With deepest sympathy as we all remember Uncle Nat. He will always be in our hearts!
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Rest In Peace, Nat. Also nicknamed Skip. My fondest memories are Nat swimming off our pier every day in the summer. His suffering has ended and he is now with God and his Mom, Dad, brothers and his beloved son. Thanks to Michele, who stood by him throughout this difficult time. May God bless his devoted family. Rest In Peace, dear cousin. Love, Marcy and Rick????
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What a beautiful memorial. While I didn’t know Nat personally this memorial matches the goofyness he shared when Michele and I were on zoom meeting calls., always ready to give us his 2 cents on all things FM craziness. I could tell just from those meetings Michele and Nat shared a very special love for each other.
Michele – my thoughts and prayers are with you my sweet girl.
What a beautiful soul, I hope that you find comfort during these times.
And in lieu of flowers animal shelter gifts I can totally get behind that, all of my pets were rescues <3
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Dear Michele, Chrissy and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Nat’s passing. Much love and many condolences. Love the Pall Family