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Helen Gorczyca Obituary

GORCZYCA - Helen M. (nee Wyzykowski) After a long illness at 83 years of age, August 24, 2008, beloved wife of the late Alfred; dearest mother of Sharon (Clarence) Paulus, Thomas (Kathleen) Gorczyca and Cathryn Sue Gorczyca; grandmother of Adam, Jonathan Gorczyca and Christina Paulus; sister of the late Mary (Edward) Lohr, Lottie (Peter) Gaj, Sophie (Walter) Janiga and Stanley Wyzykowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOS. M. LITWIN FUNERAL HOME, 1629 Electric Ave. Friends invited. Family present Tuesday 2-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Wednesday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Mrs. Gorczyca was a member of Sacred Heart Seniors and Young at Heart.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2008.

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We love you Nana

August 28, 2008

Crissy Paulus

August 28, 2008

Nana,
You have always been there for me throughout my life. I am so thankful for all the love you have given me. I will love you forever. I know you are looking over all of us now and I cherish the memories you have given. I'll miss you til the day we meet again.
Love forever and always,
Crissy

nana and her sunglasses

August 28, 2008

Jim Gorczyca

August 27, 2008

Dear Tom and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember aunt Helen fondly, she always seemed the life of the party at the family get-togethers.

Ceil Pawlowski

August 26, 2008

Dear Sharon, Clarence, and Crissy,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom/Grandma.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beverly Grodesky

August 26, 2008

Dear Sharon,Clarence,Crissy & Cathy Sue,
I will always cherish the memories and all the laughter we shared with Helen, especially the "Wayne" stories. God Bless your family during this time and always.
Love,
Beverly Grodesky
"Miss Bev"

John Rush

August 26, 2008

Dear Tom,
The loss of a mom is a difficult thing, they are always there for you no matter what. May the peace of GOD be with you and your family in this time of loss.

Marrinia (Christ) Catuzza

August 25, 2008

My Dear Great Aunt Helen,
I can still hear your funny silly laugh and you calling me "Rinney". It will be with me always, as well as your beautiful smiling spirit. I will always remember and treasure what a special Aunt you were to me especially when I was growing up. I was very lucky to have you and your sisters a part of my family. Fond memories of you will continue to be with me forever. Your kindness and fun spirit is something that I will always cherrish. God bless Sharon, Tommy, Cathy Sue, and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray that you find peace in her memories throughout this difficult time of grief. I wish I could be there with you all, laughing and sharing Aunt Helen's great stories. Hugs, Love, & Peace be with you all.

Bruce & Gretchen Jensen

August 25, 2008

Dear Tom, Kathy, Adam and Jonathon - we only wish that we could be there to help you through this most difficult time. But know you are in our hearts and we will be thinking of you.
All our love,
Bruce and Gretchen

Robert Gorczyca

August 25, 2008

Dear Tom, Sharon. Kathy Sue and Family,
It is with deep sorrow that we grieve the loss of your mother and our dear aunt. She has been in our prayers throughout her illness and will be in our prayers forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Sally and the Gorczyca Family

MaryAnn Suda

August 25, 2008

Dear Tom & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your dear Mom. You're in our hearts & prayers.
MaryAnn & Doug

Christmas 2007

August 25, 2008

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