Family/Spouse: POKRZYK, Anthony. Anthony and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John A. Pokrzyk
January 28, 1927 ~ February 4, 2023 96 Years Old

 
JOHN A. POKRZYK

Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on  Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Northgate Health Care Facility.  He was  born in Niagara Falls, NY,  on January 28, 1927, a son of the late Anthony and Stella [Odrzykwolski] Pokrzyk.
Mr. Pokrzyk graduated from Niagara Falls High School and the University of Buffalo.
He served as a Private First Class with the US Army during World War II having fought in the Philippines and then as part of the occupation force in Japan.
Mr. Pokrzyk was a chemist who started his career with Alox Chemical and then with Union Carbide for many years before retiring in 1986. After retiring, he was a substitute teacher at various area schools. He worked at Value Home Center in Niagara Falls. He also worked for the New York State Parks for several years on Goat Island where he was able to humorously chat with Nik Wallenda as he prepared for his tightrope walk over the falls.
He was an active member of the Sanborn Fire Company, serving as President and other offices in the company including several of the truck committees. He was a volunteer with Tri Community Ambulance Service.
Mr. Pokrzyk was a member of the Sanborn American Legion Post 969 and the Sanborn Area Historical Association. He played halfback for the Niagara Falls Ravens Football team and he was an assistant coach for the Pendleton Cubs Football Team. He had a great sense of humor. He was admired and loved by all who knew him.
 He was the husband of the late Ruth A. [Kenney] Pokrzyk, who passed away on April 14, 2022, they were married on May 20, 1950 and their union lasted 72 years.
Mr. Pokrzyk is survived by his children John “Jay” (Ann), Gary (Roberta) Pokrzyk and Susan (Gregg) Wendt, six grandchildren Christopher (Taysha) Wendt, Danielle (Nicholas) Bateman, Elizabeth Whitney, Jonathan Lew, Nicolas and Brandon Pokrzyk, four great grandchildren Leena, Callan, Nora and Olive, also many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Stella Cecula and Julia Madej.
His family will be present on Friday from 9-10 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville, NY, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00  AM, with the Rev. James R. Bastian officiating, followed by military honors.

John married KENNEY, Ruth Ann on 20 May 1950. Ruth (daughter of KENNEY, Clossie and PICHE, Louise) was born on 20 Apr 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Apr 2022 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MADEJ, Iggy. Iggy and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WENDT, Gregg Daniel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Obituary of Louise B. Grabka
Louise B. Grabka, 81, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Newfane Rehabilitation & Health Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 15, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Iggy and Julia (Pokrzyk) Madej. She is survived by her sons, James (Christy) Grabka and Robert (Judy) Grabka; grandson, Joseph Grabka; sister: Joanne (John) Reynolds; brother, Ed Madej and her 4-legged grandchildren, Mshka and Zofia. There is NO PRIOR visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 30th at Immaculate Conception, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville, NY with Rev. James Bastian officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT THE CHURCH. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

Family/Spouse: GRABKA, Robert E. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REYNOLDS, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BERNER, Christy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert J. Grabka
December 13, 1961 - January 11, 2024

Robert J. Grabka passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Niagara Hospice.  He was 62.  He was born in Niagara Falls on December 13, 1961, a son of the late Robert E. and Louise B. (Madej) Grabka.  He attended local schools and graduated from Lasalle High in 1980, then joined the U.S. Navy.  Rob worked as a tank operator at Unifrax for over 20 years.
He married Judy L. Mort on May 13, 1989 and they remained happily married for nearly 35 years until his passing. Rob enjoyed gardening, mowing his lawn, woodworking and building things. But his greatest joy was his time with his family.
Rob is survived by his loving wife Judy (Mort) Grabka, his son Joseph E. Grabka, his beloved Aunt and Godmother Joanne Reynolds, Brother James (Christy) Grabka, two sisters-in-law: Jean Moyer and Janet Kennedy, four nieces: Trisha (Bob) Hilliard, Sheri Mort, Bobbielee (Sean) Pardee and Sandi Biler and two nephews: Matthew Moyer and Nate Kennedy.  He is also survived by 8 Beloved great nieces and nephews: Marlee (Westley), Mason and Miranda Hilliard, Lacielynne Mort, Cody Mort, Lexis and Brandon Pardee, Raven Moyer and Piper Biller and great-great niece Pattieann Mort and great-great nephew Grayson Garver.
Services will be announced at a later time.

Robert married MORT, Judy on 13 May 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]