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Suzanne Borkowski Obituary

BORKOWSKI - Suzanne V. (nee Zandrowicz) February 15, 2009. Age 62. Beloved wife for 40 years of Paul A. Borkowski; dearest mother of Paula Borkowski and Janice (Don) Snyder; loving grandmother of Jessica and Emily Snyder; sister of Robert (Margaret) Zandrowicz and JoAnne Williams; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Zurbrick-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 5615 Broadway, Lancaster, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 2021 Sandridge Rd, Alden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of WNY, 2440 Sheridan Dr #201, Tonawanda 14150. Mrs. Borkowski retired from Childrens Hospital, where she worked as a Wound-Ostomy Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years. After retirement she continued to write and have published several articles in nursing journals. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
Published by Buffalo News from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2009.

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Anita O'Sullivan

March 4, 2009

Dear Paul,
My sincere sympathy to you and your girls,Paula and Janice at this sad time. God bless.

LISA BROWN

February 25, 2009

To Sues family, I had the honor of working with Sue in the PICU at Childrens hospital back in the late 80"s./Although i never met her family she talked of you and the girls often. Her loss is a sad one. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was like a mentor to me, alwyas looking out for the other person. She was so caring and dedicated to the kids. We will sadly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Brown

Lori Mallory (McGrath)

February 20, 2009

Dear Janice & family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I was unable to attend the services because my mother-in-law passed away the same day. I want to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family. Love and God Bless you all. Lori

Debbie Shtayeh

February 19, 2009

Janice..you and your family are in our prayers. we know it's hard ...we have been there also. your special angel will always be watching over you. take care of yourself and those little girls of yours. love, debbie and the rest of the shtayeh's.

Barbara Hahn-Williams

February 18, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kendra Deem

February 18, 2009

Dear Janice and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda Olivencia

February 18, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Colleen McCoy

February 18, 2009

Paul, I am thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. God bless and comfort you.

Edward OConnor

February 18, 2009

Paul,

You and your family are in our prayers.

Jim & Sue Creighton

February 18, 2009

Dear Paul,
We are so sorry to hear of Suzanne passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. This is such a difficult time but her love will continue on in your heart. May God bless you all.

Charles (Chuck) Meyer

February 18, 2009

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear wife. I trust that your long married life will provide you with wonderful personal memories to sustain you in your time of grief. May God keep you in the palm of his hand in the days to come

Karen Czachorowski

February 18, 2009

My deepest sympathy to your family. I worked with Sue for many years. She was an dedicated and caring nurse and an expert practitioner. She touched so many lives. She was always proud of her family and spoke of you often. Sue will be greatly missed.

Justin & Mary Jo

February 18, 2009

Paul and family,
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy!

Virginia Barnhill

February 18, 2009

Dear Paul,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort you during this difficult time.

Bob Clancy

February 18, 2009

Dear Paul, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Ann Rago

February 17, 2009

Dear Paul and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was a wonderful person and friend. We had many conversations, and a lot were about her family and her new grandchild. She loved you all so very much! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care...
Mary Ann Rago (Sue Surdyk's sister)

james gehm

February 17, 2009

Dear Janice and family
We are very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Gehm, Susan Read

Christi Doyle

February 17, 2009

Dear Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how devoted you are to your family and pray that love will sustain you all through this difficult time.

Jack and Bernie Klemczyk

February 17, 2009

To Paul and Family - The world lost a loving, caring lady. Sue will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Kerry Watson

February 17, 2009

Janice, Paula and Mr Borkowski,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Joan Wilkinson

February 17, 2009

Paul and Family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Sue many years ago in the Meyer ICU.
Although I have not seen her in a number of years, we have kept in contact via email. Her family meant a lot to her.

Judy Pastwik

February 17, 2009

Dear Paul and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael and Judy Pastwik (Sue Surdyk's sister)

Barbara (Bordonaro) Sobczak

February 17, 2009

Mr. B -

I'm so sorry for your loss. May good memories sustain you through the difficult days ahead.

Jessica Neyman-Warmus

February 17, 2009

Paul,

I am so sorry to hear about Sue. She was loved by ALL and will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessica & Daniel

Jim Koller

February 17, 2009

Paul and family,
I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Elaine & Jerry Eckert

February 17, 2009

Paul and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family help you now and in the days to come.

Johnny Snyder

February 17, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about Sue. I'm thinking of you.

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