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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]

William married KAPELA, Eve about 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Eve (daughter of KAPELA, J) was born about 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died on 16 Aug 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Sophie married BOZEK, Matthew J on 5 Sep 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Matthew (son of BOZEK, John and Antonina) was born on 18 Feb 1916 in New York; died on 28 Feb 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: APEN, Edward Michael. Edward (son of APANOWICZ, Michael and BLAZEWICZ, Michalina) was born on 14 Mar 1914 in New York; died on 28 Dec 1996 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married ZANKOWSKI, Stanley about 8 Sep 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Stanley (son of ZAUCZKOWSKI, Adam and Anna) was born on 26 Mar 1918 in New York; died on 2 Jan 2010 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WISZ, Emil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Estelle (Walasek) Hriczak, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 23, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Caroline (Rusek) Walasek and attended local schools.

Estelle was a member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka); she worked at St. Mary's Manor for 32 years retiring in January of 2001. She was very proud of her Polish heritage enjoyed Polish Food and her garden. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grand daughter and family.

She is survived by her children, Stanley Carl (Teresa) Hriczak of Niagara Falls, NY, David (Mary Frances) Hriczak of Arizona, and Barbara (Nicholas) Vilardo of Niagara Falls, NY; beloved old grandma of Michael, Maria Vilardo, Carl, David and Alexis Hriczak, great-granddaughter, Miranda Vilardo; her sisters, Martha Bulinski, Bernadette Lachoski and Theresa Zielinski; beloved aunt, Stasia of many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Hriczak, Jr.; brothers, William and Henry Walasek; sisters, Sophie Bozek, Katherine Apen, Clara Zankowski, Cecilia Wisz and Renee Dunaj.

Friends may call Sunday, November 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th St. cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, 24th & Niagara Sts., with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery Lewiston, NY. Donations in her memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or a charity of one's choice.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: HRICZAK, Stanley. Stanley (son of HRICZAK, Stanley) was born on 22 Jan 1919; died on 26 Nov 1959 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha (Walasek) Bulinski passed away peacefully on August 23, at home under the care of her daughter and son in-law and Niagara Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Casimir and Caroline Walasek and married the love of her life, Fred Bulinski in 1945.Martha attended St. Stanislaus Kostka school and graduated from Trott High School at the age 16. She worked as a secretary and comptometer operator in the business office of the carborundum Company in Niagara Falls and after raising her family, as a sales associate for Kmart until her retirement in 1989. She was also very active during her younger years in the St. Stanislaus Kostka mother's club.Martha also conducted, along with her husband, annual bus trips for well over 20 years to Polka Motion by the ocean, in Ocean City, Maryland. She hosted many back yard parties for her family over the years and was admired for her delicious cooking and baking.Along with her beautiful smile, Martha will be remembered for her kindness and generosity, courage, love of family, love of continued learning and for impressing upon her family the importance of these virtues.She is survived by her children, Fred (Marsha)Bulinski, dr. Daniel (Susan) Bulinski and Dr. Suzanne (Dr. Alfredo Torres, MD); sister, Theresa Zielinski; grandchildren, Karen Mathison, Dr. Katherine (Ned)Bulinski and Joseph Bulinski; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred (recipient of three Purple Hearts); sisters, Bernadette Lachowski, Renee Dunaj, Estelle Hriczak, Celia Wisz, Clara Zankowski, Katherine Apen and Sophie Bozek; brothers, Henry and William Walasek.Friends may call Thursday, August 26th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 AM on Friday, August 27th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Martha married BULINSKI, Frederick F (Ferdinand) about 21 Aug 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Frederick (son of BULINSKI, George and WILKIEWICZ, Victoria) was born on 25 Jun 1917 in New York; died on 16 Aug 2000 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Theresa Zielinski
December 19, 1929  -  November 15, 20233 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been sent in support of Theresa's family - View on Tribute Wall3 New PostsShare a MemoryObituary & EventsTribute WallSend FlowersPlant a TreeObituary

Theresa E. Zielinski, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Casimir and Karolina (Rusek) Walasek.


Theresa was a graduate of Niagara Falls HS and worked for the Carborundum Company before starting her family. She enjoyed reading novels, preparing Polish meals, listening to Polka music, and cheering for the Buffalo Bills! She cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and 10 siblings.


She is survived by her children, Donna, Paula, and Jim (Sandra) Zielinski; grandchildren, Sara, Leah, and James; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Emil Zielinski; brothers, William, and Henry Walasek; sisters, Sophie Bozek, Katherine Apen, Clara Zankowski, Celia Wisz, Estelle Hriczak, Martha Bulinski, Renee Dunaj, and Bernadette Lachowski.


The family of Theresa would also like to thank her caregivers at Schoellkopf Health Center, where she spent the last several months visiting with family, friends, patients, and her grandpup "Duck".


Friends may call Monday, November 20th 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 Tuesday, November 21st at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Theresa married ZIELINSKI, Emil about 10 Nov 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Emil (son of ZIELINSKI, Carl and BEREZA, Agnes) was born on 15 Dec 1928 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Oct 2014 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bernadette (Walasek) Lachowski, 80, died on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Born on October 28, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Karolina (Rusek) Walasek. She attended local Niagara Falls schools, worked for the late Dr. Edward Cordasco, the late Dr. Robert Brennen and Dr. James Moore and Dr. Syed Abbas Jafri.
She is survived by her husband, John E. Lachowski; sons, David (Claudine) Lachowski, John James Lachowski; and daughter, Carolyn (Daniel) Leudanski; grandchildren, Lori and Kelsey Lachowski and Lauren and Daniel Leudanski. She is also survived by her sisters, Martha (late Fred) Bulinski and Theresa (late Emil) Zielinski; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by sisters, Sophie Bozek, Catherine Apen, Clara Zankowski, Cecelia Wisz, Estelle Hriczak, Renee Dunaj; and brothers, William and Henry Walasek.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 23rd from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319-24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where prayer services will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 24th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Entombment following in Holy Angels Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, Buffalo NY Office, 315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226.
Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.

Bernadette married LACHOWSKI, John E on 25 May 1957 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. John (son of LACHOWSKI, John and BARSCZ, Leokadia) was born on 16 Feb 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Nov 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Renee married DUNAJ, Edward Michael about 11 Feb 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WOJTOWICZ, Ben. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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March 18, 2013
Robert Casimir Walasek

Niagara Gazette

SUMMERVILLE, SC — Robert Casimir Walasek, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his home in Summerville, SC.

Mr. Walasek was born February 22, 1950, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of William and Mary Walasek.

He received a master's degree from the State University of Binghamton, NY, and was the Senior Team Leader for the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. He devoted much of his time to both instructing and playing tennis, a sport for which he had an extreme passion. Mr. Walasek was also a faithful and devoted fan of The Grateful Dead.

Mr. Walasek is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Caroline Perreyclear Walasek; and his two granddaughters, Logan and Lawson of Charleston, SC. He is also survived by his life companion, Cathy Spencer of Lockport, NY; his close friend, Pamela Mazza of John's Island, SC; and his sisters, Susan Walasek, Carol Harder and Clara (Ben) Wojtowicz. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Bill Walasek and Frank Mazanka.

A memorial service was held at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home in Summerville, SC. Arrangements for a local service are being made. Memorial donations may be made online to USTA Serves, Inc., a charitable foundation for The United States Tennis Association.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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

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]

Dorothy married NIZIALEK, Donald Albert on 18 Apr 1964 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Donald (son of NIZIALEK, Leon and Frances) was born on 10 Jul 1941 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Aug 2022 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILLIAMS, Megan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted: Friday, November 7, 2014 3:08 pm


Edward M. Apen Jr. M.D.C.M. November 6, 2014. Loving husband of Monique (nee Lalonde); dearest father of Paul (Veronica), Eric (Linda) and the late David (Heather); beloved grandfather of William, Edward, Joseph, Margaret, Mary Jean, Frances, Alexander and Hannah; dear brother of Elizabeth (Gene) Virtuoso; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined.

Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospital Foundation, 565 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 or the SPCA Serving Erie County, 205 Ensminger Rd.,

Tonawanda, NY 14150. Dr. Apen practiced General and Vascular surgery in the WNY area for 35 years.

Online condolences may be made at

www.howefuneralhome.com

Edward married LALOND, Monique on 20 Aug 1960 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth Virtuoso Obituary


Of Lewiston, NY,  passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Northgate Health Care Facility.  A beloved wife, mother, grandmother.  She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on December 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine [Walasek] Apen, Sr.
She was the Valedictorian of her Stella Niagara class and graduated from Niagara University and Niagara County Community College with her Registered Nurse degree.
Elizabeth was employed at Memorial Medical Center for 15 years.
She will be remembered as a kind, selfless, gentle soul, always put other people’s needs before her own. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and made routine drives to Rochester to see them perform in their music recitals.
Elizabeth enjoyed cooking Polish and Italian dishes for family and friends. Her pumpkin pie and polish pierogies were her specialties.
Sports were a big part of Liz’s recreation time, having married a Buffalo Bills fanatic and had attended three Super Bowls. She watched and attended countless football, basketball and hockey games. She was a good sport through it all.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years Gene J. Virtuoso, her children Maria (Robert) Nalecz and Michael Virtuoso,  four grandchildren, Andrew, Rachel, Kristen and Olivia, a sister in law Monique Apen, also many nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was the mother of the late Stephen Virtuoso and sister of the late Dr. Edward Apen, Jr.
Her family will be present on Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 AM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY, where funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Peter's Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY,  with  the Rev. Luke Uebler officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to the Niagara County SPCA.
Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.

Elizabeth married VIRTUOSO, Eugene Joseph [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/27/1949

APEN-In St. Mary's Hospital Monday
September 26, 1949, Anthony Apen, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Apen, Sr.,
brother of Elizabeth and Edward, Jr.,
grandson of Mrs. Michalina Apenowicz
and Mr. and Mrs. Casimer Walasek. Fu-
neral service was held from Chester O.
Tubinis Funeral Home, Monday after-
noon with blessing at St. George's R. C.
church. Interment in Holy Trinity Ceme-
tery.

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

Family/Spouse: CONTI, Joyce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Barbara Vilardo, 68, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 12, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Stanley Hriczak Jr. and the late Estelle (Walasek) Hriczak.
Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 30 years at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. She was a very dedicated and passionate nurse until her retirement, 10 years ago. When Barb was not caring for other people, she was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. There is nothing she loved more than being with her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed tending to her gardens and cooking- and she was an amazing cook.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Nicholas Vilardo BC NFFD Ret.; children, Michael (Karen) Vilardo and Maria (Jason) Vilardo-Prowant ; granddaughter, Miranda Vilardo; adopted grandson, Joseph(Boomer)Hoopsick; step-granddaughter, Ellie Prowant; brothers, Stanley Carl (Teresa) Hriczak and David (Mary Frances) Hriczak; nieces, Alexis Hriczak and Lisa(Dan) Supon; nephews, Carl and David (Melissa) Hriczak and Anthony(Cheryl) Vilardo; aunts, Martha Bulinski and Theresa Zielinski; and many loving cousins.
Friends may call Wednesday, September 11th from 2-4:00 & 7-9:00 p.m. at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12th at St. Mary's of the Cataract R.C. Church, 259 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263

Barbara married VILARDO, Nicholas S [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Stanley Carl Hriczak Obituary

Stanley Carl Hriczak passed away on September 28 2024. Known to friends and family as Carl, he was the eldest son of Stanley and Estelle (Walasek). He was a varsity football player and graduate of Niagara Falls High School class of 1964.


Upon graduation, Carl was awarded a NROTC scholarship and attended Cornell University. He transferred to Niagara University where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude. Carl went on to receive a Master of Arts with a specialization in Soviet and Eastern European studies.
He continued his service in the Naval Reserves Defense Intelligence Agency, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander, until retirement in 1990. During his life he worked as a Social Studies teacher, McGraw Hill book salesman, and wedding photographer.


In 1979 he went back to NU earning a Bachelor's of Business Administration, then worked as a field auditor for the New York State Insurance Fund until retirement in 2012.


Carl enriched the lives of numerous young men as an Assistant Scoutmaster in Boy Scout Troop 849. A devout Roman Catholic, his faith was central to his life and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. His interests include a love of history, storytelling, reading, holidays with his family, athletics, and the outdoors.


In 1967 Carl married the love of his life Teresa (Urbaniak) and spent the next 57 years blissfully married to his best friend. Carl and Terri were a fixture on Goat Island, taking daily walks by the Falls. He was a hero to his two sons Carl and David.


He is preceded by his mother and father, sister Barbara (Vilardo), and brother-in-law Tom Urbaniak. He is survived by his wife Teresa, sons Carl and David (Melissa), brother David(Mary Frances) Hriczak, nephew Michael, nieces Maria and Alexis, sister-in-law Christine Urbaniak, and numerous beloved cousins. Carl brought out the best in all who knew him and joy to all who loved him.


Friends may call Thursday, October 3rd from 5-8PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 AM on Friday, October 4th at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial following in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a Charity of one's choice.

Stanley married URBANIAK, Teresa [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married SUMERA, Marsha Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: TORRES, Dr Alfredo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VENTRESCA, Edward Dr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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John J. Lachowski
February 8, 1966  -  May 13, 20241 Tree, Flower, or Condolence has been sent in support of John's family - View on Tribute WallShare a MemoryObituary & EventsTribute Wall 1Send FlowersPlant a TreeJohn J. Lachowski Obituary

John J. Lachowski, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 8, 1966 he was the son of the late John E. and Bernadette R. (Walasek) Lachowski. He attended local schools and graduated from Lasalle Senior High School in 1985.


John worked in the cleaning department for the Niagara Falls City School district for over 30 years, until his retirement. He was also a lifelong member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, now Divine Mercy Parish, where he attended mass every week.


He is survived by his siblings, David (Claudine) Lachowski and Carolyn (Daniel) Leudanski; nieces & nephews, Lauren, Daniel, Lori, and Kelsey.


Friends may call Saturday, June 1st from 9 AM-11AM at Divine Mercy Parish, 2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY, where a Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Holy Angels Mausoleum, Lewiston, NY, will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission 1317 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14301/ https://niagaragospelmission.org/ or the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023/ https://diabetes.org. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

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

Family/Spouse: PERREYCLEAR, Caroline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOROWICZ, Anthony. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ELVERS, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BERLINGER, Chuck. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SEWASTYNOWICZ, Ed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: NALECZ, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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May 25, 2011
Stephen J. Virtuoso

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Stephen J. Virtuoso, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his home. He was born in Lewiston, NY, on November 6, 1968, the son of Gene J. and Elizabeth (Apen) Virtuoso of Lewiston, NY.

Steve attended St. Peter's School and graduated from Lew-Port High School in 1986. He was employed with CM Irrigation Company from 1991 until 2001, where he worked on several national golf courses, Saratoga National, Lake Placid Resorts Golf Course and the Country Club of Rochester. He also worked with Inter Golf Course Construction Management from 2002 to 2008, and at River Oaks Golf Course on Grand Island since 2008.

Steve was a Rock Concert aficionado with his friend, Brian McEvoy. Together they attended the concerts over the past 20 years of Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, along with countless others. He idolized Andy Warhol and his cousin, Tommy Tedesco.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christine (Main) Virtuoso; a daughter, Olivia Virtuoso; one brother, Michael Virtuoso of Niagara Falls, NY; one sister, Maria (Robert) Nalecz of Penfield, NY; son-in-law of Karen Craig; brother-in-law of Wende Nostro. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will be present on Friday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 901 Cayuga Street, LEWISTON, NY. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, at 10:00 AM, at St. Peter's Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY, with Msgr. John W. Zeitler officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

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

Family/Spouse: PROWANT, Jason. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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