Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Schlager DiVito Funeral Home, Inc. - Snyder

4614 Main Street

Snyder, New York

Leon Winkowski Obituary

WINKOWSKI - Leon M. September 2, 2008, age 74; dear father of Mary Ellen (Joseph Jr.) Mesi of West Seneca, Lynn (Jim) Lantz of Burlington, Vt., Rachel (Rick) Bedell of Cross Junction, VA, and Leon A. (Kim) Winkowski of McMurray, PA; loving grandfather of Christopher (Jen) Olivieri, Jennifer, Rachael, Keenan, Shepherd, Nate and Colby. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service 10 AM, Friday, September 5th at St. Pauls Episcopal Cathedral. Deacon Kathy Dempsey officiating. Mr. Winkowski was a New York State Trooper for 22 years and a former Justice for the Town of Hanover. Arrangements by SCHLAGER FUNERAL HOME, 4614 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14226

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Winkowski

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Doug and Connie (Winkowski) Lee

September 12, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Carney

September 8, 2008

Dear Uncle Leon.

You will be truly missed by all. God Bless You and Your Family at this time. Thank you forever for being a great friend and brother to my parents, Ray and Adele Winkowski. Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Your Niece, Debbie (Bill) and Family

Marge & Ron Kucinski

September 5, 2008

Dear Mary Ellen, Leon, Lynn & Rachael: We are so sorry for your loss. We have many, many memories, don't we!!! May God be with you all through this difficult time.

Mike & Ganine Wawro

September 4, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We love you guys very much!!

JERRY AND ELAINE WEISS

September 4, 2008

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE WINKOWSKI FAMILY. LEON WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

anne&art

September 4, 2008

i see grandma&grandpa &helen ,jean&sophie,harry &walter greeting u
with open arms as u enter your new
home in heaven god bless your
family till we meet again

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Leon Winkowski's name

Memorial Events
for Leon Winkowski

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Schlager DiVito Funeral Home, Inc. - Snyder

4614 Main Street, Snyder, NY 14226

How to support Leon's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Leon Winkowski's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more