Mr. Melvin Theodore Rykiel
October 9, 1924 - December 19, 2020
Melvin Theodore Rykiel, age 96 of Timonium, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home. Born October 9, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Walter Rykiel and the late Jozefa Rogalski Rykiel. He was the husband of Aileen F. Rykiel of Timonium. Melvin had worked as a quality assurance engineer with the space and radar programs at Westinghouse. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Scott J. Rykiel and his wife Mary, Gary G. Rykiel and his spouse Ladan, stepson Joseph Hiltz, stepdaughters Patti Klausing and Jacqueline Hiltz, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 5 brothers and 6 sisters. Due to the current pandemic, the private burial in Crownsville Veterans Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or to www.Gilchristcares.org
Melvin Theodore Rykiel, age 96 of Timonium, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home. Born October 9, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Walter Rykiel and the late Jozefa Rogalski Rykiel. He was the husband of Aileen... View Obituary & Service Information