Family/Spouse: Graham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Everett Tilkins
June 15, 2024

Everett ‘Irv’ Tilkins, 68, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family.  Born in London, England, he and his parents, the late Maureen (nee Parsons) and Donald Tilkins, moved to the US when Everett was four years old.  Everett was a proud 1973 graduate of “My Old School,” LaSalle Senior High School.  He attended NCCC earning an Associate’s Degree in business.  
Everett was known by many as “Mr Roofer,” the guy you could trust to give you “Peace of Mind” with all your roofing and siding questions.  As an entrepreneur, he never gave up his dream of having something special to pass down to his children.  Businesses that he owned included but were not limited to Dunrite Gutters, Tilkins Roofing and Siding, Custom Keepsakes, Roofers By Zip, ask mr. roofer, and Just Repairs.  
Everett always wished to leave a legacy of the Tilkins name being synonymous with integrity, honesty, and quality.  Whenever his “Boys are Back in Town,” Irv (as he is known by many) always enjoyed meeting them out to “Listen to the Music” of their favorite local bands. “Imagine” this, he even traveled to Tennessee to see his high school buddies reunite for a concert.  
Everett loved to travel and has been on some “Amazing” adventures including a trip to England to meet his Uncle Colin and cousins Julie, Quentin, and Russell Parsons.  Everett had many “dadisms,” but some that the kids remember most, “balance and moderation,” “what are the odds?,” “do you have that finski you owe me?,” “jeet?,” “bwayno,” “are you pullin’ my legs off?,” and “good judgement.”  Everett, your best wiener dog, Jay, says, “You’re My Best Friend.”  
Everett is survived by his wife and soul mate, Deb (nee Tomaszewski), four loving children, Cameron (Melissa), Nathan (April), Samantha (Graham), and Carly, and six grandchildren Riley, Declan, Ashlynn, Aaron, Benjamin, and Violet.  He is also survived by his father-in-law, John Tomaszewski, beloved sister-in-law, Mary Lynn, and nephew, Michael, one brother, Colin (Linda) and one sister, Jeanette (Chris).  He is predeceased by his cherished brother, Marty, and his parents, Maureen (nee Parsons) and Donald, as well as his mother-in-law, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Tomaszewski.
“Oh Darlin’,” I promise that “You’ll Be in my Heart” forever and always.  I can’t wait to join you again in the “House of the Rising Sun” someday. You finally have a “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and are riding motorcycles with Marty on the other side.  
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” 
Visitation will be Thursday, June 20 from 2 – 6 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where Everett’s funeral services will begin at 6:00 PM. Memorial donations in Everett’s name may be made to Angiosarcoma Awareness, Inc at Angiosarcoma Awareness PO Box 4919 Portland, ME 04101 or cureasc.com. 

Everett + TOMASZEWSKI, Debra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald + PARSONS, Maureen. Maureen and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married WENDELL, Rebecca J on 27 Apr 1963 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Rebecca (daughter of WENDELL, Floyd Michael and VESPUCCI, Jean) was born about 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jun 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rebecca ‘Becky’ J. Tomaszewski, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the loving daughter of the late Floyd M. and Jean (Vespucci) Wendell.
Becky graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School in 1963. On April 27, 1963, she married the love of her life, John Tomaszewski, at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in North Tonawanda, NY. She enjoyed working at Maria’s Hallmark and The Bon-Ton for several years.
Becky loved attending Polka Festivals, spending time with her friends and was a garage sale enthusiast. She was also a lifelong Elvis superfan, avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and had a love for sunflowers. Above all, Becky was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who centered her life around her cherished family.
In addition to her husband of 60 years, Becky is survived by her children, Debra (Everett) Tilkins and Stephen (late Kathi) Tomaszewski; her beloved grandchildren, Samantha, Carly, Cameron (Melissa), Nathan (April), Caz and Bryce; several great-grandchildren; her siblings, Geraldine Amendola and Gerald Wendell (Michelle Hall); and her special sister-in-law, Dorothy Atkinson, who was instrumental to her care and brought her to countless medical appointments. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Becky is reunited with her parents, as well as her brother, Floyd A. Wendell.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 16 from 2 – 6 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will begin at 6:00 PM. Interment will be held privately in N.F. Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

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Niagara Gazette - 7/20/1969

Flovd Michael Wendell, 52.
of 643 82nd St., died Saturday
(July 19, 1969) at Memorial
Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in St. Mary's,
Pa. and came to this city
in 1938.
He was an employe of Carborundum
Co. here where he
had worked as a machine operator
for 28 years.
Mr. Wendell was a member
of Carbo's 25 Year Club.
° Survivors include his wife.
Jean Wendell; two sons and
two . daughters, Gerald and
"^loyd A. Wendell;-Geraldine"
Amendola and Mrs. John
(Rebecca) Tomaszewski, all
of this city; a b r o t h er
Clarence Wendel of South
Williamsport, Pa.; t h r ee
sistersi Mrs. John (Mayme)
Wills, Mrs. Walter (Margaret)
Beck, and Mrs. ' -Carl
(Dorothy) Kronenwetter, all
of St. I'aryV Also seven
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at
the M. J. Colucci Funeral
Chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at
Prince of Peace Church.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park cemetery.
Friends may call from 2
p.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.- 10
p.m. today and Monday. The
family, said memorials made
to the Memorial Hospital
Building Fund will be acceptable
as tributes.

Floyd + VESPUCCI, Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]