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Raymond Kieliszak Obituary
Rochester: Passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Florence. One of four children of John and Victoria Kieliszak. A World War II Navy veteran who was a decorated survivor of the ill-fated USS Franklin off the coast of Japan. He was a former Gates Volunteer Firefighter, past Commander of the American Legion Greece Post #468 and a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 42 years. He is survived by his children, Richard (Joanne) Psyk, Daniel (Louise) Kieliszak, Gerald (Dorothy) Kieliszak, Raymond (Lena) Kieliszak; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Collette Adams, Sally DeWolf, Rita Gatz along with many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 10 from 5-8 P.M. at New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 A.M. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 445 Kings Highway South. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Veteran's Outreach Center, 459 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory, please visit:
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Steve & Diane Grabowski
September 10, 2008
Our heartfelt sorrow on the passing of your Father/Grandfather
Susan Siebold
September 10, 2008
Dear Dick,Joanne,and all your family I am sorry for your loss and I'll be praying that you will be comforted in the days ahead with all of the loving memories that you have of Ray. I sure have many fond memories of all the times we spent with Dick's mom and dad at so many of Jo and Dick's family gatherings. Ray was such an easy guy to love and I'll miss him. Love to you all.
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