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Matthew Gutowski Obituary

GUTOWSKI - Matthew J. Of Lackawanna, August 14, 2008, beloved husband of the late Tofelia Tillie (nee Zajas) Gutowski; dearest father of Francis (Nydia) and Marie Gutowski, loving grandfather of Jennifer; brother of Jane Krasuski and the late William (Terry) Gutowski and late Walter Gutowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday from 2-6 at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 3450 South Park Ave. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday at 11 AM at St. Anthonys Church, Ingham Ave., Lackawanna (Please assemble at Church) Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Gutowski was a Navy veteran of WWII, a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the U.S.S Hornet Club.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

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Christine Morris

September 8, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Matthew Gutowski's passing. I did not know the gentleman, however, my family wonders if we are not related. My maiden name is Christine Gutowski. Our family has completely lost touch with my father's side of the family. I am from Buffalo, N.Y. and most of my family still lives in or around Buffalo. My parents (Felix and Mary Gutowski) were originally from Salamanca, N.Y. and married in 1920. I would have to search a bit to locate the names of both of my Grandparents on the Gutowski side. I think my Grandfather's first name was Stanley. I know that my father came from a large family and I believe one of his sisters name was Lottie and there is a set of twin girls (nieces of my father) Roseale and Rosemarie.
In any case our family would like to extend our most sincere condolences on your loss of Matthew.

Sincerely,
Christine (Gutowski) (Straszynski) Morris

james n

August 23, 2008

i am sorry for your lose this guy was a great person i was friends with eightteen years

Wendy Wirth

August 20, 2008

Frank,

Very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Ferrara

August 19, 2008

Dear Frank & Nayda:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time... Your Dad was a very special man to all of us at Absoult, It was a joy to be his social worker, smiling every time i meet with him... May god be with you and your dad....

Tom Wirth

August 17, 2008

Frank,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Arlene (Kulas) & Al Mack

August 17, 2008

Att. Jane and the rest of the Gutowski Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you. Peace,

Daniel Kopinski

August 17, 2008

If any man was a saint, it was Mr. G. He had a smile and a good word for everyone. If he heard someone criticize or talk about someone, Mr. G. would always try to say something nice about that person. If he heard people complaining, Mr. G. would just quietly walk away without saying anything. He always tried to be positive. As he often said, "what's the use of complaining--it ain't going to do you any good."

My sympathy to his family. Mr. G. is probably with Tillie right now, so I know he is happy. Our world is a better place because Mr. G. was a part of it. I will always remember him and Mrs. G.

Jim & Jerry Snyder

August 17, 2008

We are sorry to learn about Matt's passing. He worked at Snyder Tank for many years after retiring from the Navy. Matt was always very friendly and would often visit us with gifts of his favorite gum. He will be missed.
God Bless to his family.

Joan Spychaj

August 16, 2008

Marie and Jennifer,
It is with extreme and heartfelt sorrow to learn of the passing of your dad. Laurie and I will always remember his gentleness, kindness and how funny he always was. You are both in our prayers. He is in a much better place. Sincerely, Laurie Bigaj and

Michael Joynt

August 16, 2008

Hello Frankie, were sorry to read about your Dad today. Please know that our prayers will be with your Dad and family my friend.

Helen Norbie & Family

August 16, 2008

Matty Gutowski was a kind gentleman who loved everyone. Never have I known Matty to say an unkind word about another in all the years that I knew him. He had many crosses to bear in life, but he carried them all in such a stoic manner and with such acceptance.

Matty was a member of Saint Barbara's for years. I can remember his dedication to the parish lawn fetes. He loved children and had a knack for understanding and relating to them.

May God bless Matty Gutowski. He will forever remain a legend in Lackawanna and an eternal monument of all that St. Barbara's stood for as a parish.

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