Lillian A. Ryskiewich

September 19, 2020

CHARLOTTE- Lillian A. Ryskiewich, 86, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Brookdale South Park.  She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on October 12, 1933 to the late Stanley and Anna Siuzdak.

Lillian started raising her family in Pearl River, NY, before moving to Burlington, NC in 1973.  She was an avid tennis and duplicate bridge player; loved spending time with family and friends at home or the beach as well as her many pet dogs over her lifetime.  Lillian taught piano for twenty-five years, studied music at Elon University and was Music Director at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Burlington, NC for thirty years. She easily made friends of strangers and was the energy of many gatherings.  Her family will miss her comical antics, piano playing, kindness and love.

Lillian is survived by her children, Paul Ryskiewich, M.D. and his wife, Christina, Cheryl Ann Patton and Thomas Ryskiewich; grandchildren, Buddy Patton and his wife, Kyla, Daniel Ryskiewich, Alexander Ryskiewich and his wife, Caroline, Stephen Ryskiewich and great-grandson, Duncan Patton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Daniel P. Ryskiewich; brother, Edward Siuzdak and daughter-in-law, Paula Ryskiewich.

The family is thankful for all the loving care she received at Brookdale South Park and Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region.  Also, for the medical care and guidance from Dr. Charles Edwards and the staff of Memory & Movement Charlotte.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1620 Hanford Road, Graham, NC 27253.  The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memory & Movement Charlotte, 300 Billingsley Road, #108, Charlotte, NC 28211 or Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Grady Patton

    Lillian (Lil) Ryskiewich was the most gracious, talented, wonderful lady I have ever known. She walked the straight and narrow, practiced Proverbs 3:5 & 6... a dedicated follower of Christ, loved her Church and her family. Her piano students will pass on Lillian's talent to generations to come. Her teaching will bless people without ever knowing the origin. Lil will deservingly receive a crown for all her achievements while on this earth. I pray that someday we will be able to hear her beautiful misic again. Lil is not gone, she is here and will always be with us in spirit.
    YES, Her Dog could talk!!! I Heard it many times.
    God Bless the Ryskiewich family. Love all of you, Grady

  • Kathy Peascoe

    Tom - I am so sorry that you have lost your Mother. She is my father's age and so far, I haven't lost either parent. I know it is very tough to lose her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

  • Diana Lasater

    I’m so sorry, Paul! What a talented lady! You and your family are surrounded with my prayers!❤️✝️

  • Mary Ann Jones

    Dr. Paul Ryskiewich, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful lady she was.