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Walter Mroz Obituary

Of Salem, Sept. 27, age 80, Harvard College graduate, class of 1947. Beloved husband of Rosemary A. (Butler) Mroz, loving father of Karen Elizabeth Fay & her husband, Peter of Westford, Paula Jane Mroz & her husband, Randy Simonds of Caroga Lake, NY, Susan Barrett & her husband, Edward of Chandler, AZ, W. Michael Mroz of Newburyport, Joel Patrick Mroz of Boston, Timothy James Mroz & his wife, Susan of Salisbury, Robert John Mroz & his wife Rosa of Phoenix, AZ, Kevin Butler & his partner Troy Yamauchi of Maui, Hawaii & the late Maureen Mroz and Brian Mroz, grandfather of 14, brother of Stacia Drabczuk of Peabody, Mary Dabrowski of La Mesa, CA, Edmund A.J. Mroz of Winchendon & Louis Mroz of Salem. His funeral will be held from The O'Donnell Funeral Home, 46 Washington Sq (at Salem Common) SALEM, Tuesday at 9 A.M. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Salem at 10 A.M. Relatives & friends invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hrs Monday 2-5PM. Online guestbk www.legacy.com. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Walter's memory to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923 O'Donnell Funeral Service Salem & Danvers 978-744-2350

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 30, 2007.

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Julia Brukner

July 9, 2008

Dear Mroz family,
from far away in Germany I am deeply sorry to read of your dad´s death last year. Your mom and dad, and all of you, live on in my thoughts for being a true family to me while I stayed in the U.S. My sincere love and condolence to you, Julia Brukner

Thomas & Anthony O'Donnell & Staff at The O'Donnell Funeral Home

October 25, 2007

The O'Donnell Family and Staff of The O'Donnell Funeral Home wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you

Karl and Laura Maas

October 12, 2007

We would like to send our sincere condolences.

Laura and Karl Maas

Richard LaChapelle

October 6, 2007

Please accept my sincere condolences. I knew the Mroz family from many years ago at the Salem "Y." Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Walter to be very kind and caring. -- "Richard"

Pam Thompson

October 1, 2007

Paula-my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Although it has been years since we have seen each other-I still remember our childhood friendship like it was yesterday! Love Pam (Jaworski) Thompson

Liz McMahon

October 1, 2007

Dear Rosemary, Karen, Peter and Family,

Our sincere condolences on the death of your beloved husband and father.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Liz and Vin

Katherine Linskey/Foley

September 30, 2007

Rosemary: It's been years but I'm sorry for your loss. He was a good man and you seem to have a wonderful family

Kimberly Brennan Butler

September 30, 2007

Uncle Wally,
Thank You for being a loving Uncle and always so good to the kids. You will be missed dearly. Love Kim, Dan, Rory and Brenna

Christina Lamb

September 30, 2007

Dear Michael & Susan and all the family, Our condolences on the loss of your accomplished and handsome father. He must have been proud of his wonderful family and yours. Love to all from Christina & John Lamb

Dolores Marraffa

September 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rosemary and your family at this difficult time. May Wally rest in peace. With much affection, Dolores and Dominic Marraffa

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