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Chester Kolaczyk Obituary

KOLACZYK - Chester S., 80, of Melville on July 2, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Marion for 53 years. Cherished father of Christopher and Melissa (Paul M.) McCarthy. Loving grandfather of Kerriann McCarthy and Paul McCarthy. Devoted brother of Frank. Dear uncle of Francine Smith, Dory Daly, Kim Kolaczyk, Karen Kolaczyk, Kristen O'Brien, Mark Bialczak and Kenneth Kolaczyk. He received a engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a professional engineering degree from C.W. Post and retired from Underwriters Labs. Visiting Sunday 2-5 and 7-9pm at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Mass Monday, 9:30am St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, Melville. Burial Calverton National Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 3, 2008.

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Karen Miller-Lopez

July 5, 2008

Uncle Chet,

My memories of you will always be in my heart along with my memories of Aunt Marion.

Love, Karen Miller-Lopez

stephanie corrao

July 3, 2008

To the Kolaczyk family,

My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your father.

Stephanie Corrao

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