Eileen A. Jaruszewski

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Eileen Jaruszewski Obituary

JARUSZEWSKI - Eileen A. (nee Popiela) June 22, 2008, beloved wife of the late Francis Jaruszewski; dear mother of Camille Kim (late William H.) Chadwell, Kathleen (Charles) Pezzino, Carol (Matthew) Kryczko; dearest grandmother of Patricia Jaruszewski and Michael Pezzino; great-grandmother of Caitlin Jaruszewski; sister of Angeline (late Harry) Suszynski and Genevieve Popiela; also predeceased by other brothers and sisters; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 3025 William St. (near Union Rd.) Cheektowaga where family will be present Wednesday 2-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 AM in the Resurrection RC Church (Union Rd. at Como Park Blvd.). Please assemble at church.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Jaruszewski

11 Entries

Patricia Jaruszewski

June 29, 2008

My Mom asked that I post the eulogy I did for Gram so our cousins from out of town could read it. We love you & we know you were with us in spirit.

The small, frail, little lady with a walker or a wheelchair and hair as white as snow (or a q-tip as some of you would say) is not the woman we would like you to remember today.

Instead, we want you to remember the woman that I knew for most of my life...she was a woman with a very strong mind, body and heart, who loved to laugh & have a good time. Although, I'm pretty sure she always had the white hair! She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. All the things any woman could hope to be in her life time.

When I think about my Grandmother and about how she lived her life, one word comes to mind... "Caretaker". She was "The Caretaker" and she took care of her family for most of her life.

My earliest memory of my Grandmother was watching her care for my Mother after an injury. I watched her silently and followed her as she prepared to bandage her wound. She didn't shoo me away or seem bothered that I was watching her. It was as if she was trying to teach me something.

Another time when I was small, I remember waking up in what seemed like the middle of the night and watching her in the kitchen. What was she doing at this hour? She was making lunches for her and Grandpa to take to work. She got up very early, every day, when it was still dark to do this and she did it every day, without fail, until they retired.

My Grandmother worked full time in a paper factory downtown called "Colad" for many years. It was hard work, manual labor and she was on her feet most of the day. Every day after school, I would take the ride downtown with Grandpa to pick her up. We would sit in his car and I would look up at that dark, grey, ugly building and think to myself "Why does my beautiful Grammy have to go to that horrible place?" Later on, I would come to understand that it was so she could support her family.

As if her day was not long or hard enough, there was more for her to do. We would usually stop at the grocery store on the way home (B-Quick or DuBell's) and she would pick up something to make for dinner. She would make dinner for us every day of every week. This was before fast food and take out existed!

The factory was not her only job, she had a part time weekend job for part of the year. Some of you may remember that my Grandfather had the largest vegetable garden allowed by law in a suburb! Our house was filled with vegetables. Poor Grammy spent most of her summers and fall canning all of these veggies! She made pickles, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cabbage, sourkraut, I could go on and on.
Because there were so many tomatoes, she tried to think of different things to do with them. One year, she used them to make a spicy mixture she called "chilly sauce". We would eat it as a snack with chips. You see, Gram was making salsa for us long before it was ever sold on grocery store shelves. Who knew a polish lady invented salsa?

She was a very busy lady but never too busy for her grandchildren. After my cousin Michael was born, I remember that our parents would drop us off at Gram's and head off for parts unknown (or just the bowling alley). We would spend the night or weekend and she would make a big breakfast for us. She would play games or cards with me and spend hours doing laundry in the basement with Michael. She spent most of her time doing things that made us happy.

When Caitlin was born, Gram was 70 years old. She still wanted to care for her grandchildren. Caitlin spent several days a week with Gram while I was at work until she was 8 years old. Every time she walked in the door Gram's face would light up like a Christmas Tree!

Gram had a funny side too and she liked to joke around. She could give as good a she got! We will never forget the time she and Mr Bill and Uncle Matt chased each other around her house on the 4th of July throwing lit firecrackers at one another. We're lucky no one had to go to the emergency room that day!

That is the Eileen that we want everyone to remember.

And finally, to Gram I have to say...

Dear Gram,

Thank you for taking care of us and teaching us to care for others. We learned our lessons well.

Rest assured that your memory will live on in our hearts and in everything that we do.

You will see it every time...
My Mom makes a beautiful Sunday dinner, or Auntie Kathie goes crazy making a holiday party just perfect, or Aunt Carol sends a care package from New Jersey - just because, or Michael drops what he is doing to pick Caitlin up from school or swimming because I am stuck at work, or me when I spend all of my free time at a swim practice or swim meet. We do these things because you showed us the way.

Now it is time for you to rest and let your loved ones care for you... Grandpa, Mr Bill, Martha, Aunt Irene, Aunt Mickie, just to name a few. They were all waiting... and they will care for you, until it is time for you to care for us again.

We love you.

Jane (Rozak)Schenk

June 26, 2008

Dear Kim, Kathy, and Carol,
I'm so sorry I wasn't able to be there to pay my respects to Auntie Eileen. She was a beautiful woman. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and my wish for you is peace and comfort. All my love, cousin Janie

Joe & Fran Suszynski

June 25, 2008

Kim, Kathy, Charlie, Carol & Mat,
You have all, and I can't leave out Aunt Jinx and my Mom, been through a long and difficult time with my favorite aunt. Fortunately, there are too many memories and good times for me to mention them all here. From Babcia's house on Loepere, to Altruria, to Raymond, to the week-end cook outs and great parties. She always greeted us all with a smile and a hug. Whenever I would walk into her home I would say "Hi gorgeous!" and she would reply, "Hey there handsome!" Fran and I are very sorry that we cannot be there for you as you were for us just recently. Please know that we are there in spirit.

Rest in peace gorgeous. We will miss you.

Nancy Morlock

June 24, 2008

Dear Kim, Kathy and Carol,
I was so sorry to hear that your Mom had passed away. Now she's at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Annie and Dan Pobgee

June 24, 2008

Kim, Kathy and Carol,
Now you have your "guardian Angel"
to watch over you! Auntie Eileen is happy now and at peace and getting her rest she needs....You can talk to her, she'll hear you and guide you.
Wish I could be there for you as you've done for your Arizona cousins! Love you!

Rob & Kathleen Dryer

June 24, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Jaruzewski Family. Kathleen and I wish we could be there, as you all have been there for us in the past, but, you know, that we're there with you in spirit.

Eileen Kryszczuk

June 24, 2008

Kim, Kathy & Carol:

I echo Chris's thoughts. Aunty Eileen was like my other Mom. She and your Dad were my friends too. I will always cherish my time with her. We shared so many laughs and happy times together. I will truly miss her presence on this earth! Jordan and I loved her a lot.

We love you and you have our deepest sympathy!

Eileen Anne & Jordan

Suzy Meelhuysen

June 24, 2008

Dear cousins, Kim, Kathy and Carol, our thoughts are with you. Our beloved "Bapcia" will be remembered with humor and great love.

Denise Sobolewski

June 24, 2008

Kim~ my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you during this time. Take comfort in knowing that there's one more angel up there to watch over you. love~ denise & greg

Harriet and Margie Weber

June 24, 2008

Kim, Kathie, Carol, Your Mom has had a long journey here thru much illness. Now we rejoice for the earthly suffering is over. She is complete, happy, rejoicing with your Dad and her family. You three experience peace of mind now knowing what faithful daughters you have been to the end and she knew it. God has answered your prayers and we express our love and sympathy to our dear friends and remember happier times with Mr AND Mrs "J" from childhood days. With love to you and Aunt Jinx for her relentless love and care of her sister.

Christianne Suszynski

June 24, 2008

Kim, Kathy and Carol, If I had another "Mom" I think it would have been Auntie Eileen...she will be greatly missed. Always remember the great times we have had because of our parents making us a family. God Bless you and keep you. I love you.

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