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Halyna Velykochatko Obituary
Rochester: Passed away peacefully October 2, 2008, at Rochester General Hospital, age 82. Halyna was born in the Ukraine on June 10, 1926. During World War II Halyna transversed
Europe over a two year period to gain safe passage to the United States with her husband and his family, having her first child en route. Arriving at Ellis Island in the mid-1940's, Halyna and her family eventually settled in Rochester, NY, where she worked at Bausch & Lomb during the 1960's and early 1970's. Although Halyna suffered loss and hardship here in America she lived her life with fervor and showered her grandchildren with love and adoration. Halyna is survived by her daughter, Valerie and family her daughter, Carol and family and her son, Ruslan (Beth) DiPasquale and grandchildren, Maxine, Nicole and Alexandria.
Services will be held Sunday, 2 P.M. at the Shire at Culverton Adult Care Home, 2515 Culver Rd., Roch, 14609.
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Eric Bradshaw
October 5, 2008
My sincere condolences to everyone who knew and loved Halyna Velykochatko. Our family had been praying for her, as I know many others have been.
I can't claim to have known Halyna well. But through Rus and Beth and my nieces I feel some of the loss they feel for her. I am saddened knowing stories I will hear in the future about Halyna will not be in the present tense.
I first met Halyna when her son Rus and my sister Beth were dating. She offered to cook something for me. I think she said something about me being too skinny. I was only 12 at the time. Every time I saw her again she was just as kind to me.
I bumped into Halyna a few times over the years, on the street in Rochester. Each time she invited me to wherever she was living, introduced me to whomever she saw that she knew and she still offered me food; even when she no longer had her own kitchen.
I'm sure for those closer to Halyna than me, the pain of losing her doesn't leave quickly. But her own pain is now gone. And I know she's in a better place.
Peace be with all who knew her.
John and Jan Bradshaw
October 5, 2008
We did not know Halyna, but we do know that she accomplished a major life goal. She raised a very fine son. It has always been a pleasure to call him our nephew, rather than the husband of our niece and we were always grateful for her gift to our family.
Her love for her son and family was evident by the way she rallied on their last visit. While the years have not always been kind, and we all understand that she is now at rest and at peace, those left on this earth that knew her will grieve as much as if she had left us in the prime of her life. Keep her forever in your thoughts and cherish those surprise moments of reflection when she talks to you in your sleep, or you think you see her in a crowd.
Just know that you guys are surrounded by our thoughts, prayers, and love at this hour as you prepare for the memorial service and know that our arms would love to be surrounding you too!
All our love,
Uncle John and Aunt Jan
B. Maxine DiPasquale
October 5, 2008
I love you Grandma. I will miss you so much. Your translucent gaze will forever be remembered in my heart. I love you.
Aaron & Nicole Sanborn
October 4, 2008
We will miss visiting you in New York, but we know you are in a happier place.
Nicole Sanborn
October 4, 2008
Grandma, we will miss you.
Meg Murray-Bradshaw
October 4, 2008
I didn't know Halyna, but she raised a terrific husband for my sister, so she must have been someone special. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Rusty. My condolences to you, Beth, and the girls.
Rus & Beth DiPasquale
October 4, 2008
Thanks to everyone who signs this guest book for Halyna. We start this guest book in celebration of Halyna's life and contribution to this world.
Val and Carol: We are hoping to re-connect with you during this time of your mother's passing. Please write to us via e-mail through this guest book.
Love and thanks to all of you,
Rus, Beth, and family
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