Family/Spouse: SYNORADZKI, T. T and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas A. Struzik, Sr. 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 1, 2018 at home.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 21, 1942. The son of the late Peter and Wanda (Synorski) Struzik. 
Thomas was a Vietnam Veteran and was honorably discharged on April 28, 1974. He was a member of the D.A.V and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77, Tonawanda, NY. He owned and operated Center Gulf Service Station in the 70’s and retired from Dunlop tire in 2002.  Thomas also was a member of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Lotto and watching NASCAR racing.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Betty A. (Lashinsky) Struzik; one son, Thomas (Letrice) Struzik, Jr. of Pendleton, NY; two daughters, Judith Anne (John Grabowski) Nye of Niagara Falls, NY and Marie (Al) Penfield of Niagara Falls, NY; grandfather of Kristine Mease, Vincent Mease, Amber Penfield, AJ Penfield, Alyssa Penfield, Rene Fink and Nathan Fink; two sisters, Therese (John) Drozdowski of Niagara Falls, NY and Mary Anne (Charles) Reichert of Texas; one brother, John (Chris) Struzik of Niagara Falls, NY and several nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will begin Monday, July 2nd from 4-8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin Tuesday at 9:15 A.M. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Ave, Niagara Falls, NY.  Entombment with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: LASHINSKY, Betty A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Therese A. Drozdowski Obituary

Therese A. Drozdowski, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 23, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Peter S. and Wanda T. (Synoradzki) Struzik.


Therese enjoyed baking, crocheting, listening to books on tape and keeping in touch with her family and friends, whether it was just to say hello or to trade recipes and crochet patterns. She attended a weekly crochet group at the Duke Center and was always crocheting items for her family and friends. She especially enjoyed crocheting blankets and hats to donate to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.


She frequently baked banana and blueberry muffins to give to her family and friends. In addition to being a housewife and mother, she was the church secretary for over 40 years at the First Unitarian Universalist Church. She was a retail sales clerk at the Niagara Falls State Park souvenir shop for over 10 years.


Therese loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was the center of the family, always hosting holidays and special occasions at her home.


She is survived by her children, Bob Drozdowski, Lynn Kopera, David (Aesha) Drozdowski, and Denise (Dave) Drozdowski; grandchildren, Jacob (Tommy) Kopera, Peter( Kayla) Kopera, Duncan Drozdowski and Tessa (Neil)Drozdowski; sister, Mary Anne Reichert; brother, John (Christine) Struzik and sister in-law, Betty Struzik. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, John W. Drozdowski, and brother, Thomas A. Struzik Sr.


There is NO PRIOR visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 25th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. James Kirkpatrick officiating. Private burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

Family/Spouse: DROZDOWSKI, John W. John (son of DROZDOWSKI, John and KARAS, Lillian) was born on 19 Apr 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Feb 2019 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: REICHERT, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Judith married NYE, Brent Michael on 31 Aug 2001. Brent (son of NYE, Max John and WIEGAND, Margo Lee) was born on 9 Apr 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 May 2013 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: PENFIELD, Al. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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