Eugene (Rick) Cypher Jr. Obituary (1953 - 2024)

Eugene (Rick) Cypher Jr., age 70, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with Glioblastoma. He was born in Erie on December 10, 1953, the son of late Eugene (Dick) and Madeline Cypher. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ron Cypher, and father-in-law, John Golis. Rick was married to Joy (Golis) Cypher for 46 years, and is also survived by three sons: Ryan, Jaime (Amanda), and Daniel (Heather); daughter, Julie; two grandchildren: Jordan and Ethan; sister, Debbie (Ron) Hackett; mother-in-law, Patricia Golis; brothers-in-law: Jim (Jan) and John Golis; dog, Libby; and several nieces and nephews. Rick was a hardworking man who retired after a long career at General Electric in 2008. He was a man of many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, boating, camping, fixing cars, building homes, and gardening. He was a handy man who could fix or build anything and always could find a way to make things work. In addition to being a great father and husband, he was a good friend who enjoyed servicing others in need. His legacy will always be one of lending a helping hand to others. He will be greatly missed. Family and friends are warmly invited to call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.) on Sunday, January 28th, from 2 PM until the time of closing prayers at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made payable to Julia House Hospice & Palliative Care, in care of the family or funeral home.