ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BAKAY, RICHARD MICHAEL 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Sunday June 18, 2017

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BAKAY, RICHARD MICHAEL 
June 11, 1934  -  June 18, 2017

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Richard Michael Bakay passed away into eternal life on Sunday June 18, 2017 at 
the age of 83.

Beloved husband of Carolyn Bakay (deceased 2/1/12), loving father to daughter 
Michelle Bakay (deceased 3/17/99). Lynn B. Sonzala (Frank, husband), Richard R. 
Bakay (Annette, wife), Scott D. Bakay, Jill Bakay Bell (Richie Wolcott fiancé), 
Stuart P. Bakay (Amy, wife).

Also survived by his wonderful companion of the last 4 years. Judy Filippini, 
as well as his Michigan family.

Richard/Dad, affectionately known as JaJa, (Polish for Grandfather), had 12 
Grandchildren; Jamie & Ricky McGee, Timothy Craven, Chance Sonzala, Emmitt & 
Devin Bakay, Carley Cenac, Allison Bell Frierson, Lindsey Bell Watson, Brandi, 
Ryan and Abigail Bakay.

And 8 great-grandchildren Bradley, Emerson & Lucy McGee, Kai & Jacoby Cenac, 
Bennett Frierson & Layla & Ryan Bakay Jr..

Born June 11, 1934 in Hamtramck Michigan. He was a graduate of Wayne State, MI 
& Tulane University New Orleans.

His career expanded as an engineer within the Aerospace industry, retiring from 
Martin Marietta in 1999. He called Slidell home residing here in 1964. He was a 
Northerner that fell in love with the Deep South. Dad was an avid accomplished 
golfer since the age of 15. He played his final round last fall with his golf 
group at Royal Golf Club. His hobbies also included travel, the studies of 
history, food and family.

He will be laid to rest with his wife, Carolyn Bakay, in Denver, Colorado 
August 25, 2017.


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