Richard Wayne “Dickie” Buzik
June 27, 1947 – March 23, 2025

Richard Wayne “Dickie” Buzik, 77, of Huntingtown passed away March 23, 2025. He was born June 27, 1947, in Takoma Park to Andrew and Frances (Ulrey) Buzik. Dickie grew up in Takoma Park and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He joined the United States Army on August 29, 1966 and proudly served in the war in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on May 3, 1969. He married Pamela Sarbacher on June 4, 1972 and they lived in Silver Spring until moving to Mechanicsville in 1992 and eventually Huntingtown in 1999. Dickie enjoyed a successful career with Montgomery County Government, working in the highway maintenance division for many years. Dickie was an avid softball fan and successful coach, primarily for the Jolles Brothers men’s softball team. He was inducted into the Metropolitan Softball Hall of Fame. Dickie also enjoyed motorcycles, hockey, watching his grandchildren play sports, and spending time with his family and friends. Family was everything to Dickie, especially his grandchildren.
Dickie is survived by his loving wife Pamela Lee Buzik, daughter Tina MacAulay and her husband Tony, grandchildren Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke, and Delaney, nieces Marie Hamilton and Michelle, Lisa, and Diane Sarbacher, nephews David Sarbacher and Dino Hamilton, sister in law Carol Sarbacher, and brother in law Eddie Sarbacher and his wife Janet. He was preceded in death by his son John Buzik and sisters Joann Wright and Helen Yannetta.
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You will be truly missed Dickie. You were a great Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. We spent a lot of time together lately. I will miss our breakfast’s and dinner’s together. They will never be able he same. If Pam needs anything you know I will be there. I’ll think about you every night while I’m watching Gunsmoke or any John Wayne movies. It was our special bond Save me a place up there brother at the Blue Grass musicals. Goodbye and I love you until we meet again.
My sincerest condolences for your loss,Dick and I were best friends and belonged to the Vietnam Veterans group at Crownsville and had a lot in common with having grandchildren who were in sports. We would have lunch together every Tuesday after our meeting at the American Legion and call each other it really hurts to lose him and I will miss him (my brother) God bless you all.
Dear Pam, Tina, Anthony, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke, and Delaney. Sending you love and comfort during this incredibly difficult time. You shared a bond with Dickie that will never be broken even by death. He was lucky to have you in his life. Your husband, dad and granddad was an amazing person who loved you all very much. One of my favorite memories was him dancing with his daughter at her wedding. You can take solace in knowing that Dickie was met by his dearly beloved son Johnny. Supported by our love and prayers. Ann, Merlin and Joan MacAulay.
Dear Anthony, Tina, Pam, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke, and Delaney, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much your dad, husband, and granddad meant to you, and I hope you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with him. Please know that my family and I are thinking of you all during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Alan, Dianne, Maggie, Leah, & Connor
I’m sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. He was a good friend and an even better husband, father & especially grandfather. I have memories of meeting for many times for breakfast & dinners. I especially have fond (& fun) memories of a trip Dickie & I made to Detroit many years ago to help transfer a vehicle for his daughter, Tina…then flying back to Maryland. I remember visiting with him multiple times at the VA hospital. I had just talked to him on phone last week while he was in therapy in PF talking about meeting up at Traders for breakfast. Gone way too soon. Rest in peace my friend. Your friend, Bobby Smallwood
Dickie was one of the nicest people I´ve ever met. I met him while I was only 16 years old while playing a pickup football game during the late 70s with my older brother. We stayed in contact mostly through mutual friends and family. They say you can always judge a man´s character by how he treats his family and friends, Dickie´s priorities were always his family and the love and caring consistently showed through his love for them. It didn´t matter where you came from, Dickie had a good spirit about him and he treated people with kindness and empathy. I will forever be grateful for having known Dickie, he was the kind of person that made your life better, made you a better person. He was very blessed like that, an aura of goodness emanated from him and when you were in his presence you just felt good. Thank you my friend, thank you for your service, may you rest in peace. Fair Winds and Following Seas!
For 10 years every Tuesday, I met with a group of Veterans at the Annapolis Vet Center or the American Legion in Annapolis. We came together to support one another, each Veteran dealing with their own issues but surrounded by fellow Veterans who understood. We have lost many over the years but yesterday we lost another. Dick Buzik was a man who loved his country and those who served her. Dick was a kind human being who years ago struggled with and defeated cancer. Dick was a big man with a big heart and a voice to go along with it. When he spoke everyone heard him, his voice is now silent but the impact that he had on his fellow group members will always be present. Another cancer took my friend yesterday but it will not take my memories of him. Dickie Buzik, you fought a good fight, now my friend, relax, in the arms of the Lord. God Bless you Dick. One thing that I will always remember about Dick is is infectious laugh, he often filled the room with that laughter, and now he can fill Heaven with it.
Dear Pam, Tina, Anthony, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke and Delaney – Sorry for the loss of this wonderful family man, Dickie Buzik. He will live on through you and all the lives he touched. May warm memories soothe your grieving hearts. Sending love and prayers, Marlene & John
My sincere condolences to Pam, Tina and the entire Buzik family. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Dickie was a great family man, a coach and friend to many. I am so very grateful to have known him.
My sincere condolences to Pam and family. Dick loved you all so much, he talked about you all the time. I still can’t believe he’s gone. He was more than just a fellow veteran in the Crownsville Vietnam Veteran’s Group, he was a brother to me and a true friend. We shared many memories and supported each other through tough times especially during our cancer diagnoses and treatments. The bond we built will forever be etched in my heart. His presence was a comfort, and his spirit was a light that brightened even the toughest moments. I will miss him more than words can express, but I’m grateful for the time we had together. He has left a mark on my life and the lives of many, and I know his memory will continue to inspire and guide us. Rest in peace, my friend. You will never be forgotten.
With heartfelt sympathy, John Vargo
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You will be truly missed Dickie. You were a great Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. We spent a lot of time together lately. I will miss our breakfast’s and dinner’s together. They will never be able he same. If Pam needs anything you know I will be there. I’ll think about you every night while I’m watching Gunsmoke or any John Wayne movies. It was our special bond Save me a place up there brother at the Blue Grass musicals. Goodbye and I love you until we meet again.
My sincerest condolences for your loss,Dick and I were best friends and belonged to the Vietnam Veterans group at Crownsville and had a lot in common with having grandchildren who were in sports. We would have lunch together every Tuesday after our meeting at the American Legion and call each other it really hurts to lose him and I will miss him (my brother) God bless you all.
Dear Pam, Tina, Anthony, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke, and Delaney. Sending you love and comfort during this incredibly difficult time. You shared a bond with Dickie that will never be broken even by death. He was lucky to have you in his life. Your husband, dad and granddad was an amazing person who loved you all very much. One of my favorite memories was him dancing with his daughter at her wedding. You can take solace in knowing that Dickie was met by his dearly beloved son Johnny. Supported by our love and prayers. Ann, Merlin and Joan MacAulay.
Dear Anthony, Tina, Pam, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke, and Delaney, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much your dad, husband, and granddad meant to you, and I hope you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with him. Please know that my family and I are thinking of you all during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Alan, Dianne, Maggie, Leah, & Connor
I’m sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. He was a good friend and an even better husband, father & especially grandfather. I have memories of meeting for many times for breakfast & dinners. I especially have fond (& fun) memories of a trip Dickie & I made to Detroit many years ago to help transfer a vehicle for his daughter, Tina…then flying back to Maryland. I remember visiting with him multiple times at the VA hospital. I had just talked to him on phone last week while he was in therapy in PF talking about meeting up at Traders for breakfast. Gone way too soon. Rest in peace my friend. Your friend, Bobby Smallwood
Dickie was one of the nicest people I´ve ever met. I met him while I was only 16 years old while playing a pickup football game during the late 70s with my older brother. We stayed in contact mostly through mutual friends and family. They say you can always judge a man´s character by how he treats his family and friends, Dickie´s priorities were always his family and the love and caring consistently showed through his love for them. It didn´t matter where you came from, Dickie had a good spirit about him and he treated people with kindness and empathy. I will forever be grateful for having known Dickie, he was the kind of person that made your life better, made you a better person. He was very blessed like that, an aura of goodness emanated from him and when you were in his presence you just felt good. Thank you my friend, thank you for your service, may you rest in peace. Fair Winds and Following Seas!
For 10 years every Tuesday, I met with a group of Veterans at the Annapolis Vet Center or the American Legion in Annapolis. We came together to support one another, each Veteran dealing with their own issues but surrounded by fellow Veterans who understood. We have lost many over the years but yesterday we lost another. Dick Buzik was a man who loved his country and those who served her. Dick was a kind human being who years ago struggled with and defeated cancer. Dick was a big man with a big heart and a voice to go along with it. When he spoke everyone heard him, his voice is now silent but the impact that he had on his fellow group members will always be present. Another cancer took my friend yesterday but it will not take my memories of him. Dickie Buzik, you fought a good fight, now my friend, relax, in the arms of the Lord. God Bless you Dick. One thing that I will always remember about Dick is is infectious laugh, he often filled the room with that laughter, and now he can fill Heaven with it.
My condolences and prayers to Pam and family. Dicky and I grew up in Takoma Park about two blocks apart from one another. He was always good to his friends and an excellent family man.
Dear Pam, Tina, Anthony, Savannah, Kaleb, Brooke and Delaney – Sorry for the loss of this wonderful family man, Dickie Buzik. He will live on through you and all the lives he touched. May warm memories soothe your grieving hearts. Sending love and prayers, Marlene & John
My sincere condolences to Pam, Tina and the entire Buzik family. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Dickie was a great family man, a coach and friend to many. I am so very grateful to have known him.
My sincere condolences to Pam and family. Dick loved you all so much, he talked about you all the time. I still can’t believe he’s gone. He was more than just a fellow veteran in the Crownsville Vietnam Veteran’s Group, he was a brother to me and a true friend. We shared many memories and supported each other through tough times especially during our cancer diagnoses and treatments. The bond we built will forever be etched in my heart. His presence was a comfort, and his spirit was a light that brightened even the toughest moments. I will miss him more than words can express, but I’m grateful for the time we had together. He has left a mark on my life and the lives of many, and I know his memory will continue to inspire and guide us. Rest in peace, my friend. You will never be forgotten.
With heartfelt sympathy, John Vargo
Pam …Mine & Billy heart go out to you and family ..we had the pleasure getting to know you both at Traders ..So sorry about his loss