Richard J. Zaborowski, age 73 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 25, 1948 to the late Anthony and Helen (Moulton) Zaborowski in Jackson, Michigan. On September 29, 1997 he married Ella (Allen) Zaborowski, who preceded him in death on August 10, 2015.

Richard worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement. He was a member of UAW Local #211, and a former member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 and Defiance Eagles #372. He enjoyed fishing, and was an avid sports fan, especially football, baseball and NASCAR. Richard  will be sadly missed by his son, Jack (Holly) Zaborowski of Westfield, IN, his daughter, Theresa Zaborowski of Adrian, MI, three stepsons; Christopher, Eric and Shawn Nagy, three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and his sister, Lorraine Henman of Florida. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Zaborowski. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed. Burial will follow the visitation at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/