Richard F. Bednarski, 69, of Palm Harbor, FL and loving husband of Leslie Hamilton Bednarski, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Richard Bednarski was born on August 3, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Leo P. Bednarski and the late Margret Ellen Foster Bednarski. In the year 2001, he retired after a career as a US Postal Inspector. His family was his hobby. In addition to his wife, survivors include his son, Jeffrey Bednarski, spouse Kim, and his daughter Jennifer Wasley, spouse Jim. He is also survived by his 4 wonderful grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel, Joel and Luke. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 AM on Dec. 30, 2016 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Clothes To Kids, Inc. Clearwater, Florida. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.McAlister-Smith.com Arrangements entrusted McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, JAMES ISLAND CHAPEL, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, Phone: 843-614-8494.