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- August 30, 2011
Stanley "Stasiu" J. Klizek
Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — Stanley "Stasiu" J. Klizek, 88, formerly of 25th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, died on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anna (Swierat) Kliczek.
Stan was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools including the former Trott Vocational High School. During World War II he served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from January 29, 1946 until his honorable discharge on April 8, 1947 and was the recipient of a World War II Victory Medal. On September 10, 1949 he married Ruth J. (Turczynski) Klizek at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls. Mrs. Klizek predeceased him on June 8, 2009. Stan was employed as a pipefitter at the former Niagara Alkalai in Niagara Falls and following that he worked at Hooker Chemical Company later known as Occidental Chemical Co. also in Niagara Falls and retired in 1982 after forty four years of service.
Stan was a longtime devoted member of the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church where he served as a parish trustee, usher, choir member and was their primary altar server. He also served in the Miraculous Medal Novena at the former Our Lady of Lebanon Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus all in Niagara Falls. Stan enjoyed socializing with the Senior Citizens Clubs of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and the John Duke Center. Throughout his lifetime Stasiu liked to dance and even as a resident of Our Lady of Peace he often asked people there to dance with him. Most importantly, StanÕs life was centered on his family and he will be remembered as a respected family man.
Mr. Klizek is survived by two sons, Ronald D. (Denise L.) Klizek, M.D. of Lakewood, NY and Rev. Duane R. Klizek of Niagara Falls, NY; two grandchildren, Matthew D. Klizek and Emily A. Klizek, Esq.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Henry Kliczek; and one sister, Helen (late Joseph) Kulick.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 2nd at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment with Military Honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, 5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14092 or to Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.
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Abt 1923 - 2011 (~ 88 years)