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Helen Jakubowski Obituary

JAKUBOWSKI - Helen (nee Makeyenko) Of Lackawanna, June 22, 2008; loving wife of the late Raymond J. Jakubowski; dearest mother of Michael (Theresa), Dr. Robert (Maureen), John (Lynne) and Jean Marie (Michael) Vasiloff; sister of Alexandria (late Walter) Mazur and Jacob (Dolores) Makeyenko; also survived by ten grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NORMAN E. GANNON & SONS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1075 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna (824-4000) where services will be held Wednesday at 9:45 AM and at Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Jakubowski was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society of Our Lady of Victory and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Senior Citizens Club. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to, The Cause for the Canonization of Father Baker.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 24, 2008.

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Brian Pesci

June 25, 2008

For the Jaubowski Family,

Please accept my most sincere condolences upon the loss of your mother.

Marcia Wagner

June 25, 2008

John & family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. May you find comfort in your memories and carry her close to your heart.
Marcia (Teamsters 264)

Theodore Passero

June 25, 2008

John, Lynne, Jenna, and Tim

So sorry to hear of your loss of a mother and grandmother. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ted, Carla, and Taylore Passero

John Joyce

June 24, 2008

Mike,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. May God bless her and your family.

Edgar McManus

June 24, 2008

Jakubowski Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences.
You were blessed with two loving and caring parents.
Good luck to each of you and your families.

Sue Saunders

June 24, 2008

Aunt Helen was a great person. Years ago I used to call her Aunt Wine-o (when she had wine this one time)! She always laughed at that. She will be missed. I am sorry for your loss

Mary Holl

June 24, 2008

John and Lynne:

May you and your entire family find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

Deepest Sympathy

Michael Stefan

June 24, 2008

Robert,

I am sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God bless,

Mark LaMonte

June 24, 2008

John , Lynne & Family

Our condolences on your loss. You are in our prayers.

Mark & Marla LaMonte

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