Notes:

Annette Diana (Bozek) Laszewski ''Tonia'', 85, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 13, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Matthew J. and Sophie (Walasek) Bozek Sr.


She was predeceased by her husband Marion Mathew Laszewski, who passed away in 1982. They were married on October 25, 1958. Annette attended Holy Trinity Parochial School and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1955. She received a Business diploma from Cheryl Fell School of Business.


She was formerly employed at Dupont, Bell Aerospace Textron and retired in 2011 from Rivershore Inc., after 19 years of service as the Agency Secretary.


Annette enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She also looked forward to the yearly vacations to Las Vegas with her family. She loved to dance and was an avid Ballroom dancer.


She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Anthony) Borowicz of Grand Island, NY, and Cynthia "Cindy" (Mike) Elvers of Pittsford, NY; loving grandson, Kevin Borowicz of Orlando, FL; brother, Matthew (late-Megan) Bozek Jr.; nieces & nephews, Darcy (late David) Williams, Darilyn Scheuing, Derek (Ana)Nizialek, Caitlin Bozek and Jack Laszewski; great nieces & nephews, great-great niece, great-great nephew, many cousins and grand dog, Liddy.


Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy (Don) Nizialek; sister in-law, Megan Bozek, In-laws, Roman (Antonina)Laszewski and brother in-law, Edmund (Alice)Laszewski.


Friends may call Wednesday, November 29th from 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 30th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Annette married LASZEWSKI, Marion Mathew on 25 Oct 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/1958

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bozek, Orleans, Ave,
announce the engagement of their daughter,
Annette Diana, to Marion Mathew Laszewski,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Roman Laszewski, 23rd St.
Both Miss Bozek and her fiance graduated
from Niagara Falls H»gh School. Mr. Bozek also
received a degree in engineering from the University
of Virginia.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 10/26/1958

A FLOOR-LENGTH gown of white slipper satin was
worn by Miss Annette Diana Bozek for her marriage Saturday
(Oct. 25, 1958) to Marion Mathew Laszewski. '
The Rev.'John A. Praczkajlo
performe the double-ring cere-
mony in the sanctuary of Holy
Trinity Church. Vases of white
mums decorated the altar.
THE BRIDE, who is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew
Bozek, Orleans Ave., was
given in marriage by her father'
to the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roman
Laszewski, 23rd St.
Pearl trimmed alencon lace
appliques adorned the s q u a re
neckline of the bride's gown.
Trapeze panels at the back, extended
from the fitted bodice to
a chapel-length train. A pillbox
of seed pearls beaded into a
flower design held her doobk
tiered veil of illusion. She carried
a spray of white roses cen-
tered with a white orchid.
• • •
MISS DOROTHY BOZEK was
maid of honer. She chose turquoise
blue nylon chiffon gown
fashioned with a shirred fitted
bodice and" taffeta cummerbund.
Matching taffeta trapeze panel!
accented the back and continued
to the floor. Her fly-away
veil was caught to a velvet headpiece
of pearls entwined into a
crown. Her b o u q u e t was a
spray of light pink carnations.
Attired in gowns of Vassar
rose, styled similarly to the honor
attendant's, were the bridesmaids.
M i s s Dorothy Castek,
Miss Marlene Tace and Miss
Karen Zankowski.

1. LASZEWSKI, Diana
2. LASZEWSKI, Cynthia

Matthew married WALASEK, Sophie on 5 Sep 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sophie (daughter of WALASEK, Casimer and RUSEK, Caroline) was born on 8 Oct 1915 in New York; died on 9 Dec 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/26/1936

A very delightful "hardtime" shower
was -given Monday evening by Lenore
Barrs in honor of Sophie Walasek,
whose marriage to Matthew Bojak will
take place Sept. 5.
During the evening the guests came
attired in old clothes, with their gifts
wrapped to suit the occasion. Games
were played and a lunch was served,
the table being centered with a
three-tier cake decorated in pink and
white, with a miniature bride and
groom in the center.
The bride-elect received many use-
ful gifts.

John married Antonina about May 1915. Antonina was born on 2 Feb 1896 in Poland; died in Sep 1980 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/30/1965

Mr. and Mrs. John Bozek, 1738 Cudaback: Ave.,
are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marriage
today.
They will r e n e w their
marriage vows at a 10 a.m.
Mass in their honor at Holy
Trinity Church. A breakfast
will be served in lower
Trinity Hall after the Mass.
The couple will be honored
by r e l a t i v e s and
friends at a dinner and reception
in Holy Trinity
Lower Hall at 6 p.m. today.
Mr. and Mrs. Bozek have
five children, Matthew Bozek,
2795 Orleans Ave., Mrs.
Henry (Lottie) Lisowski,
1728 Cudaback Ave.; Mrs.
William (Florence) Taczak,
1948 Falls St.; Fred Bozek,
1738 Cudaback Ave., and
Mrs. Stephen (Julie) Dojka,
1628 Falls St.-
They also have 11 grandchildren
and four g r e at
grandchildren.
Mr. Bozek, an employe
for 37 years of the Aluminum
Co of America, formerly
in this city, was em-
ployed by the City of Niagara
Falls prior to his retirement
in 1958.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/17/1964

Casimer (Kaiser) Walasek.
74, of 2519 Welch Ave., died
today (April 17, 1964) at Mount
St. Mary's Hospital after a
year's Illness.
He was born In Poland and
was a naturalized citizen of
the U.S.. He was a resident
of Niagara Falls 54 years.
He was a shift foreman for
38 years at the plant of the
Titanium company of Amer-
ca here. Mr. Walasek was a
member of the company 25
Year Club.
Survivors Include his wife,
Karolinc (nee Rusek) Walasek
two sons, William and Henry
Walasek, both of this city;
nine daughters, Mrs. Matthew
(Sophie) Bozek, Mrs. Edward
(Catherine) Apen, Mrs. Stan-
ley (Clara) Zankowski, Mrs.
Emil (Cecilia) Wisz, Mrs. Es-
telle Hriczak, Mrs. Fred (Mar-
tha) Bulinski, Mrs. Emil (Ther-
csa) Zielinski, Mrs. John (Bernadette)
Lachowski, All of this
city and Mrs. Edward (Renee)
DunaJ, Kenmorc; a brother,
Anthony Walasek, Niagara
Falls, Ont.; two sisters, Mrs.
Agnes Kopala, and Mrs. Julia
Koziol, both of Poland; '27
grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Zajac Funeral Home and At
10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church.

Casimer married RUSEK, Caroline about 1913. Caroline was born about 1897 in Poland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]