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John Czerniawski Obituary
John J. Czerniawski of New Hampton, NY, a retired Teacher for the Newburgh School District, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Elant in Goshen. He was 87.
He was born on August 26, 1921 in Cutchogue, NY.
A veteran of World War II, John served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1308, in Pine Bush, The New York Teachers Association, and Commissioner of the Girl Scouts in Rockland County.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joan, at home; four loving daughters: JoAnn Torrealba and her husband, Joe of New Hampton, Judy Bonventure of Merritt Island, FL, Jane Lael and her husband, Michael of Rio Rancho, NM, and Jean Fox and her husband, Ken of Port Jervis; three loving grandchildren: Captain John Torrealba, Amanda and Claire Lael; two loving brothers, Stanley of Huntington, CT and Jeffrey of Riverhead, NY, and loving sister, Anne Mallardi of Commack, NY.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY. Burial of ashes will take place in New Prospect Cemetery, Pine Bush, NY immediately following.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's name to: The Pine Bush Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 407, Pine Bush, NY 12566 or to the American Diabetes Assn., New York State Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 31160, Hartford CT, 06150-1160.
Arrangements by William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc.; www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com or 845-744-6008.
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Liz & Bill Jankowski
September 25, 2008
Dear Jean & Ken, Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your dad, although we did not know him, i know you will miss him deeply, all our sympathies to you both and your family, Luv, Liz & Bill
Guy Fairweather
September 25, 2008
Jean & Ken,
My greatest sympathy to you and your family. Sorry for the lost of your dad.
Guy Fairweather
September 25, 2008
Jean & Ken,
My sympathy to you and your family. Sorry for you lost.
Guy Fairweather (Hayes, VA)
Janice Fairweather
September 25, 2008
Jean & Ken
Sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
ML Gattuso
September 25, 2008
My condolences to you and your family. You may find comfort in God's promise to bring back to life under the Kingdom of God. 1 Thess 4:13 deepest sympathy MLG
Denice DiDomenico
September 25, 2008
Jean
Sorry to hear about your dad.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Pam
September 25, 2008
My sympathy goes out to your family. He was my 4th grade teacher in Meadow Hill School,. One of the best.
Lorraine Marl
September 25, 2008
Dear Joan & family,
Sorry to read of John's passing. I am in N.Y. Will contact you later.
My most sincere sympathy to "U" all.
Sue Mehl
September 25, 2008
Dear Jean & Ken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sue & Lee and family
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