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The family of Mark A. Brown, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY, is deeply saddened to announce his unexpected death on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his residence.  Born on August 22, 1962, he was the son of the late Joseph Frank and Mary Helena (Zadik) Brown, Jr.
Mark was a 1980 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  After graduating, Mark enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1984, spending time in Okinawa, Japan, and attaining the rank of Sergeant.  At the time of his passing, Mark was an electrician at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, where he worked for the past 6 years.  Prior to that, he was employed in the same capacity at Seneca Niagara Casino for 15 years.  Mark enjoyed feeding the squirrels, cooking, and above all, spending time with his daughters.
Mark is survived by his two daughters, Andrea Nicole Brown and Amanda Jean Brown, both of whom were his top priority, and was expecting 1 grandson. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Sheena Davis; four heart-broken siblings, Mary Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Brown Warrington, Michael Joseph Brown, Karen Susan Brown and Kevin Frank Brown, as well as several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Mark was married to and is also survived by Lynn (Genovese) Brown.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 3 – 6:30 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM, concluding with Military Honors.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of one’s choice.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Mark + GENOVESE, Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph + ZADIK, Mary Helena. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard + BILSKI, Norma Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 1/9/1966


Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Bilski, 612
25th St., announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Norma Jean Bilski,
to Richard Genovese, son of Peter Genovese,
2020 Pine Ave., and Mrs. Norma
Young, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Miss Bilski attended Niagara Falls
High School and was graduated from
Roberts School of Beauty Culture and
Roberts Advance Styling School, Buffalo.
She is manager of Ricardo's Beauty
Salon.
Mr. G e n o v e s e attended Niagara
Falls High School. ;He is employed at
the Parkway Inn and is the owner of
Ricardo's Beauty Salon.

Peter + Norma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 30, 2013
Norman R. Bilski

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS —
Norman R. Bilski, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on March 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Lucy (Szykalski) Bilski. Norman was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School and also completed various courses in electrical engineering. Norman was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and took part in the invasions of New Guinea and the D-Day assault on Normandy. Norman served as a radio man, and was a veteran of eight years active duty in the Navy, including 36 months overseas during World War II, and was assigned to the Naval Air Reserve Transport Squadron 851. During World War II in the Southwest Pacific area, he served 11 months aboard a Navy landing craft infantry ship. He took part in the initial landing assaults on Japanese-held positions along the East Coast of New Guinea, Goodenough and Woodlark Islands.
He was later assigned aboard another landing craft infantry in the European theater and served in the English Channel area from Feb. 1944 to August 1945. During the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, his ship took part in the first wave of invading amphibious landing craft. He also took part in the invasion landings on Utah Beach, Normandy, France. Following the invasion beachhead landings, Norman's ship shuttled troops from England to France until V-E Day. During the Korean War, he was recalled to active duty for two years and served as supervisor of the communications department of Naval Headquarters in New Orleans, LA. He received Four Bronze Stars for his service.
On August 8, 1945, he married Jenny (Zemla) Bilski in Niagara Falls, NY. Norm worked as an electronic technician at Bell Aircraft in Wheatfield, NY and at Uhl Haul & Rich as an office clerk during the construction of the NYS Power Project. He later worked as a teletype operator for Great Lakes Carbon in Niagara Falls. Norman was also the owner and operator of Bilski's No Name Tavern in Niagara Falls, NY. In his earlier years, he played accordion with local bands, and in his leisure time played the organ. Norman enjoyed his daily visits to Tim Horton's with his wife, Jenny, and centered his life on his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of sixty-seven years, he is survived by a daughter, Norma J. Genovese (Peter J. Marra) of Niagara Falls, NY; three grandchildren, Christopher (Tonjua) Lohnes, Lynn (Mark) Brown and Richard Genovese; four great-grandchildren, Brandon and Brock Lohnes, and Andrea and Amanda Brown; a niece, Joan (Bob) Dorn, a great-niece, Katie; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Norman was predeceased by four sisters, Helen Orleman, Fritzie (late Frank) Pluzdrak, Regina (late Edward) Calhoun, Jean (late Andy) Creston; and one brother, Joseph (late Wanda) Bilski.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3rd from 10:00 -11:00 AM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD., NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services with military honors will follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Norman married ZEMLA, Jenny on 4 Aug 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jenny (daughter of ZEMLA, George and Stella) was born on 7 Oct 1924 in New York; died on 26 Aug 2021 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jenny (Zemla) Bilski, of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in care of Hospice August 26th, 2021. She was born October 7th, 1924, the daughter of the late George and Stella Zemla.
Jenny worked at Tops Friendly Markets for 35 Years and retired in 1987.
She was preceded by her husband of 76 years, Norman Bilski.
She is survived by her daughter, Norma Genovese; grandsons, Richie Genovese and Christopher (Tonjua) Lohnes; granddaughter, Lynn Genovese Brown; great-granddaughters, Andrea and Amanda Brown; great-grandsons, Brandon and Brock Lohnes. She was proceeded by siblings, George, Edward, Alfred, Zemla, Stella Davidson and Helen Dueger.
She donated her body to UB's medical school. Private services will be held.

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Niagara Gazette - 8/9/1945

The marriage of Miss Jenny
Zemla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Zemla, of 490 Seventyseventh
street, and Petty Officer
Norman R. Bilski. son of Mr. and
Mrs. Francis Bilski, of 2237 Welch
avenue, took . place In the Bacon
Memorial Presbyterian church,
Saturday, August 4, at 5 p. m., in
a double ring ceremony by the Rev.
Dr. Thomas W. Malcolm.
They were accompanied by Miss
Adeline Wuytowicz, of 404 Seventyseventh
street, and S. Klizek, of
1964 Cudaback avenue.