MAZURCHUK- Richard Vincent, Ph.D.

Richard Vincent Mazurchuk, Ph.D., 65, of Buffalo, NY, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Germantown, MD. He was born on April 3, 1960, to the late John and Dorothy Mazurchuk in Buffalo, NY.

Dr. Mazurchuk earned his B.S. in Physics, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biophysics, all from SUNY Buffalo. His career was devoted to advancing biomedical research, with a focus on developing innovative multi-modality imaging techniques, contrast agents, and methods to assess the efficacy of experimental therapeutics.

He joined the faculty of the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, where he attained the rank of Associate Professor in the Departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics. For more than two decades, he served as Director of Preclinical Imaging Resources and Scientific Director of Clinical MR Imaging.

Dr. Mazurchuk later continued his service to cancer research as a Program Director in the Cancer Biomarkers Research Group at the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Prevention, where he worked for 15 years.

On May 21st, 1988, Richard married Susan Marinaccio. Together they raised three beloved children: Michael Vincent, Stephen Francis, and Maria Gabrielle.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Richard was a man of many talents and passions. A gifted musician, he loved playing the violin. He delighted in fine dining, and his Catholic faith was central to his life. He also had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother.

Richard shared a particularly close bond with his late brother, Rev. Michael T. Mazurchuk, C.M., a Vincentian priest who served in Panama for many years. Richard cherished his relationship with Fr. Michael, and their connection remained a source of strength and inspiration throughout his life.

Richard is survived by his three children, and many cousins including Kenneth Rozek and Victor Wagner.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Rockville, MD, where Richard was a parishioner for 17 years, at a date and time to be announced.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at Loomis, Offers & Loomis Inc. Funeral Home, 1820 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Richard’s childhood parish, St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church. Please assemble at church. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery in Lancaster, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rev. Michael T. Mazurchuk, C.M., and Dr. Morgan C. Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund, College of Education, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY.