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George Filowick Obituary
"Buddy"
Riga/Churchville: Friday, October 10, 2008, at age 51, our beloved son, brother and uncle passed away at home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his parents George and Eleanor Filowick Sr.; sisters, Cathy Barnes, Rita Filowick & Judy Manley; nephews, Kris & Amy Stasiw, JJ Stasiw and Brett Stasiw; great-nieces, Megan and Hailey Clark; close friend Tom Barnes; his dear pet Benjie and many special friends.
Buddy's first love was farming. He established Budvale Farms at the tender age of 13. He would still be a farmer today if not for health issues. In 1989 he exchanged farming for building and created Budvale Construction. Buddy had a great sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all of the lives he touched. A special thanks from the family to VNS Hospice for all of their love and compassion.
Friends may call Sunday, 7-9 PM and Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., 21 South Main Street, Churchville. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Brigid Church, 18 Gibson St., Bergen, NY 14416. Interment will follow in Riga Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Center Buffalo, NY (www.roswellpark.org) or the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department in Buddy's memory.
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Martha (Mort) Beardsley
October 14, 2008
To all of the Filowick Family, I was lucky enough to get to know Buddy years ago at the county fair and through our Holstein Club. He was an instant friend to all who met him. I was always astounded by his courage, strength, and humor in the face of all the hardships that life sent him. Though our paths have not crossed often in recent years, he was still very special to me. His smile and laugh will live always in my heart, and I will miss him dearly. Please know that you and he are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you all. Much Love, Martha
Kathy Crough
October 14, 2008
Eleanor & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you a this time of sorrow. May you find peace and solace remembering your son.
Kathy Crough (Crossroads)
Beth and Tim Ragsdale
October 13, 2008
Rita, Judy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love of friends and family. Please let me know if you need anything.
Donna Alexander/family
October 12, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kathy Manley
October 12, 2008
May you all find comfort in your minds and hearts as you reflect on your mememories of happiness shared with "Buddy". You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Dean, Kathy and Kendra
Jim Wilson
October 12, 2008
Buddy was a great friend and had such great character. We will miss him.
Sharalee teerlinck
October 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow . My god bless you and help you through this time .
Lisa Fitzgerald
October 11, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Sandy Foster
October 11, 2008
George & Eleanor -- so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
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