RYDZEWSKI, THADDEUS J. “Ted” of Walpole passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of 65 years to Stephanie R. (Zaleski) Rydzewski. Devoted father of Theresa B. Veno and her husband Richard of NH, formerly of Wrentham, MA. Diane Evirs and husband James Sr. of PA, and the late Edward T. Rydzewski. Cherished grandfather of Eddie and his wife Maggie, Ricky & his wife Hayley, Billy & his husband John Michael, Ryan, Joey, David, and John. Great grandfather of Christopher, Caroline, Aria, and Timmy. Thaddeus was a retired Electrical Engineer, working many years for Government Contracting Companies. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Ted graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Ted was happiest spending time at his home of 65 years in Walpole where he took pride in working on projects around the house and yard. Ted was an avid chess player, even in his elder years. He loved his children and grandchildren and looked forward to the family annual Christmas Eve celebration with all the traditional Polish customs. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am in St. Mary’s Church 176 Washington St. East Walpole, MA 02032. All other services and burial will be private. Arrangement by the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in he memory to the American Diabetes Association. 1 Bromfield Street Boston, MA 02108.