Obituary of Richard R. Tomaka

Tomaka, Richard R. "Rich", age 51 of Hamburg, New York, May 18, 2021. Husband of Shelley A. Calnan (nee Thiessen). Father of Jared J. and Alyna M. Tomaka. Son of Patricia (nee Cott) and the late Robert E. Tomaka. Brother of Robert (Kristan) Tomaka. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Bernadette RC Church, 5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park on Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 AM. Rich was a 1987 graduate of Hamburg High School. He went on to Erie Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Bowling Management. Rich was an avid, accomplished bowler and bowled in many men's leagues. He also enjoyed golfing and pool. Arrangements by the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg, New York 14075. Please share condolences at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Richard R. Tomaka, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.