Rick + Tammy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 29, 2013
William F. "Billy" Siuta, Jr.

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — William F. "Billy" Siuta, Jr., 77 years old, passed away on June 29, 2013, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Niagara Falls on September 23, 1935, the son of the late William F. and Mary (Skurski) Siuta.

Billy was a graduate of the former Bishop Duffy High School and received his master's degree in teaching from Buffalo State College. He served with the United States Marine Corps from August 31, 1953 until his honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant on August 30, 1956. Billy was a teacher at Gaskill Junior High School and was the Parks Director for the City of Niagara Falls. He later was a special education teacher at Niagara Orleans BOCES and retired in 1992. Billy loved to fish and was a member of the Niagara River Anglers Association, the National Fishing Lures Collectors Club and the American Legion Portage Post #1465.

Billy is survived by his son, Rick (Tammy) Siuta and daughter, Robin (Stephen) Norwich, both of Niagara Falls. He is survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth Norwich, Ryan Siuta, Christopher Norwich, Jimi Siuta, Jared Siuta and Trent Siuta, and his great-granddaughter, Rachael Linnane. He is also survived by his sisters, MaryAnn (Paul) Usavage of Chester Springs, PA and Vicky (Alfred) Grabka of Niagara Falls; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen E. (Michaels) Siuta, who passed away on February 19, 1999.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, corner of Niagara and 24th Streets, with Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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William married MICHAELS, Helen Elizabeth on 23 Jul 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of MICHAELS, Casimer and SZCZES, Sophie) died on 19 Feb 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/12/1965

Siuta - Michaels
Mrs. Casimer Michaels, 485 Hyde Park
Blvd., announces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Helen Elizabeth Michaels, to
William F. Siuta Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Siuta, 2221 E. Falls St.
Miss Michaels, also the daughter of the
late Mr. Michaels, is a graduate of Niagara
Falls Hiigh School and received a bachelor
of business administration degree from Niagara
University, where she is doing graduate
work. She is on the faculty at North Junior
High School.
Mr. Siuta, a graduate of Bishop Duiflfy
High School and Buffalo State Teachers College,
served in the Marine Corps. He is on
the faculty at Niagara Street School.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/29/1966

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Siuta Jr. are vacationing
in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
after their wedding at St. Stanislaus Kostka
Church Saturday (July 23, 1966).
Rev. Vincent Parulis performed the doublering
ceremony uniting the former Miss Helen
E. Michaels, daughter of Mrs. Casimer Michaels,
485 Hyde Park Blvd., and the son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Siuta Sr., 2221 Falls St.
The bride was given in marriage by her
brother, Walter D. Michaels. She wore a
gown of white crepe with Venice lace, styled
with a square neckline, and elbow length
sleeves. The sheath skirt was accented with a
detachable lace trimmed watteau train. A
matching petals cluster secured her veil of
silk illusion and she carried a bouquet of white
carnations and stephanotis.
Miss Barbara Ciurylo was maid of honor.
Cousins of the bride, Miss Christine Cwierly,
Miss Karen Szczes, Miss Geraldine Richwalder,
and Miss Suzanne Krzystek were bridesmaids.
They wore identical gowns of aqua
and turquoise with scooped necklines, elbow
length sleeves, modified sheath skirts with
back panels, and matching bouffant veils. They
carried baskets of matching pompons and ivy.
John Janik Jr. was best man. William Cosgrove,
and cousins of the groom, Stanley Zak,
Frank Skurski and Daniel Mocniak were ushers.
A reception was held at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Hall.
After their return, the couple will live in
Niagara Falls.

William married SKURSKI, Mary B about 1928. Mary (daughter of SKURSKI, Michael and PIECUCH, Victoria) was born on 13 Oct 1911 in New York; died on 15 Jun 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Casimer married SZCZES, Sophie about Feb 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sophie (daughter of SZCZES, Thomas and CIESIELSKI, Victoria) was born on 13 Mar 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jan 2011 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Sophie (Szczes) Michaels, 93 years old, passed away on January 22, 2011, at her home, while under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice. She was born on March 13, 1917 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Thomas and Victoria (Ciesielski) Szczes.

Mrs. Michaels attended local schools. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards.

Mrs. Michaels was predeceased by her husband, Casimer Michaels, who passed away on July 23, 1963. She is survived by her son, Walter (Barbara) Michaels of Lewiston; her son-in-law, William F. Siuta, Jr.; her sister, Helen Richwalder of Niagara Falls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Helen E. Siuta; her brothers, John and Stanley Szczes and her sisters, Cecelia Bernat, Jane Lewis, Ida Pirinelli, Frances Detkos, Dorothy Preisch, Stella Nowicki and Stephania Chrzanowski.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

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