Maria Rodilosso Rychlik
July 22, 1966 to Aug. 8, 2007 Maria Rodilosso Rychlik left us due to ALS Tuesday, Aug. 8, surrounded by her family and loved ones at her bedside after a long five-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She has touched the hearts of thousands raising funds for ALS research for a cure. She is now at peace in God's hands. Maria leaves a husband, Manassas businessman Kevin Rychlik, of American Helicopters & Security Associates and a wonderful son, Nathan Philip Rychlik, age 7, both of Nokesville, Va.; her mother and father, Dr. and Mrs. Philip (Rosanne) Rodilosso of Falls Church, Va.; brother, Thomas Rodilosso and sister-in-law, Kierstan Boyd; and nephew, Sam Alden Rodilosso, age 3, of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; a sister, Carla Hirshorn and brother-in-law, Ronen Hirshorn formerly of South Riding, Va., now residing in Colorado; and nephews, Noah Hirshorn, age 9, and Jonah Hirshorn, age 7; a stepson, Derrick Rychlik and his wife, Ashley Rychlik, of Culpeper, Va.; stepdaughter, Natasha Rychlik of Manassas, Va.; and brother-in-law, William Rychlik and his wife, Jana Rychlik, of Grafton, Mass. Maria was supported and loved by many friends and family members. Maria was formerly a Manassas City Police Dispatcher, former member of Yorkshire Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and a firefighter and the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company serving her community. Maria graduated from McLean High School in 1984; attended St. Leo College in Florida and graduated from American University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in communications. Maria was a dedicated and wonderful homemaker and mother. Maria and Kevin along with their family and friends hosted a charity Auction and BBQ last year at their home in Nokesville which raised almost $200,000.00 for ALS research. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and will be missed and remembered by many. A Memorial Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas. Interment will be private. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, or contributions to ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855, in memory of Maria Rychlik. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com. Sign the guestbook at PotomacNews.com. ManassasJM.com.