Richard C. Podlaski, Sr. of Brockton passed away at home on August 31, 2021. Beloved husband of Julia "Julie" (McDonald) Podlaski. Son of the late Valentine P. & Mary (McNeil) Podlaski. Devoted father of Richard C. Podlaski, Jr. and the late Sabrina Podlaski. Step-father of Michael Bennett. Brother of Ronald and his wife Pat of Chelsea. Rita LeGrice of Wakefield, Rosemarie Kelley and her husband George of Weymouth, Regina Enokian and her husband Peter of Rockland, Robin Moon and her husband Bruce of Mexico City, Diane Richard and her husband Bill of Hooksett, New Hampshire, David and his wife Ann of Baldwin, Maine, Stephen Podlaski of Norton, the late Ruth Heyland, Robert, Roy, and Raymond Podlaski. Dear grandfather of Matthew Pariseau, Jason Kelly, and Mary Kelly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Caling hours will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont Street, (Rt. 123) Brockton on Thursday, September 9th from 3:00-7:00PM. A private cremation will follow.