Richard "Richie" T. Antczak

Richard “Richie” T. Antczak passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Ocean University Medical Center, Brick.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Helen (nee: Osinski) and Casimir Antczak and was a long-time resident prior to relocating to Point Pleasant in 2015. 

A 1977 graduate of St. Peter’s University, Richie had a 45-year career in port management at Port Newark, working for Sealand, Navieras/NPR, Inc., Trailer Bridge, Inc., P.O. Ports, N.A. and later in Bayonne at Ceres Atlantic Terminal, Inc.

Richie was an avid New York Jets fan and long-time season ticket holder as well as an enthusiastic follower of the New York Yankees.  He was a dedicated volunteer at Holy Family Academy and a hard-working member of the St. Joseph’s Guild where the principal bestowed upon him the honorary title of “St. Richard.”  He enjoyed spending time in his bountiful vegetable garden and was a loving pet owner, rescuing several greyhounds as well as his most recent shelter addition, Wendy.  

Richie is survived by his loving wife, Shelia (nee: O’Connell) Antczak; his loving children, Bridget Antczak, Amanda Centi, and her husband, Justin, and Casey Antczak; his cherished grandchildren, Harrison, Rowan and Brandon Centi; his dear siblings, JoAnne Antczak, and Matthew Antczak, and his wife, Debra; and many loving members of his extended family and supportive lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Donald McInenly and his sister-in-law, Denise O’Connell.  

The funeral will be conducted by the staff of Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc. from O’Brien Funeral Home, Brick on Saturday, February 28, 2026.  A funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Private cremation will follow.  Visitation will take place at O’Brien Funeral Home on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, NJ 08723 (https://jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/donate/).

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