Jessie married DIVITA, Michael L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. DIVITA, Thomas

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May 2, 2014
Chester Matthew Wrobel

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS - Chester Matthew Wrobel, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2014, at ECMC. He was born on June 27, 1923, the son of Peter and Viola (Bukowski) Wrobel.

Chester attended St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Gaskill Junior High School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1941. He was a member of the Air National Guard and worked at Bell Aerospace during World War II. On May 1, 1948, he married Stella Pilat at Holy Trinity R.C. Church. They were married for 65 years and she predeceased him on February 13, 2014.

Chester worked for over 30 years at Moore Business Forms on Buffalo Ave. as a printing machine operator. He was later employed by Bane Printing, National Time Share and Lindsay Photo as a photo developer and truck driver. He was a past member of the Holy Name Society and Usher's Club of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church (Divine Mercy). In his leisure time, he enjoyed rose gardening, volunteering at the St. Stan's Polka Festival and renovating the Parish Center with his friends. Chester was proud of his Polish heritage and looked forward to the yearly trips to Ocean City Maryland's Polka Festival. He always cheered for the Toronto Blue Jays.

He is survived by his three children, Jessie (Mike) Divita, Diane Strack and Walter (Patricia) Wrobel; seven grandchildren, Angela (Derek) Frommert, Thomas DiVita, Steven (Sara) Strack, Daniel (Michelle) Strack, Richard (Latisha Lowery) Strack, Jennifer (Adam) Ventress and Kristen (Anthony) Casero; eight great-grandchildren, Elliot, Aidan, Ciera, Devan, Austin, Jaxon, Avery and Brooklyn; his sisters, Albina (late Joseph) Murawski, Florence Wrobel and Stella Wrobel. Also survived by many cousins in Buffalo and nieces and nephews in the area. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his great-grandchildren, Sophia, Trevor and Patrick Frommert; and his brother, Peter (Mary) Wrobel.

Friends may call Sunday, May 4th, from 3-7 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th St. cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 AM on Monday at Divine Mercy Parish, 24th and Niagara Streets, with Reverend Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

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Chester married PILAT, Stella Sophie on 1 May 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Stella (daughter of PILAT, Walter and MACHNIAK, Antoinette) was born on 4 May 1928; died on 13 Feb 2014 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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February 14, 2014
Stella Sophie Wrobel

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON - Stella Sophie (Pilat) Wrobel, 85, a resident of Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2014.

She was born on May 4, 1928 to the late Walter and Antoinette (Machniak) Pilat. She attended Holy Trinity School, South Junior and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1946.

On May 1, 1948, she married Chester M. Wrobel at Holy Trinity Church. They were married for 65 years.

Stella worked at Carborundum Co. as a secretary; a legal secretary for Adolph F. Cecula, ESQ, and later Lindsay Photo Center. She was very active in the Mothers Club at St. Stan's School and Madonna H.S.; volunteered at the Polka festival and crafts club and cleaning the church with her friends.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years; her daughters, Jessie (Mike) Divita and Diane Strack; son, Walter (Patricia) Wrobel; seven grandchildren, Angela (Derek) Frommert, Thomas Divita, Steven(Sarah) Strack, Daniel (Michele) Strack, Richard(Latitia Lowery) Strack, Jennifer (Adam) Ventress and Kristen (Anthony) Casero; eight great-grandchildren, Elliot, Austen, Aidan, Ciera, Devon, Avery, Jaxon and Brooklyn; sisters-in-law, Albina (late Joseph) Murawski, Florence Wrobel and Stella Wrobel. She was predeceased by her great-grandchildren, Sophia, Trevor and Patrick Frommert; brothers, Walter (Elise) and John Pilat, and infant sister Irene.

Friends may call Sunday, February 16th, from 3-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319-24th St., cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30AM Monday at Divine Mercy Parish, 24th and Niagara Streets, with Reverend Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/9/1948

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pilat. 225
Fifteenth street, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Stella,
to Mr. Chester Wrobel, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Wrobel. 2427 Welch
avenue. The wedding will be held
in the spring.

Peter married BUKOWSKI, Viola Florence about 1923. Viola was born on 25 Sep 1905 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 1 Sep 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/8/1959

WALTER PILAT, 66, of 1423
Robinson Ct., died Friday
(Aug. 7, 1959) at- Mt. St. Mary's
Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Poland, he had lived
in. this city for 47 years. He
retired one year ago from the
Pittsburgh Metallurgical Co.
where he had been employed
for 19 years.
Mr. Pilat was a member of
the Pulaski Republican Club
and the Friendly Club of Holy
Trinity Church.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Antoinette Pilat; two
sons, Walter Pilat, Cedar
Knolls, N.J., and John Pilat,
New York City; one daughter,
Mrs. Chester Wrobel, this city,
and three grandchildren. Two
sisters also survive in Poland.
... FuneraLscervice will be held
at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the La-
Buda Funeral Home and at
10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church
where a Requiem High Mass
will be offered. Burial will be
in Holy. Trinity Cemetery.

Walter + MACHNIAK, Antoinette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]