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James Dajka Obituary

DAJKA - James A. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Loving husband of Theresa (nee Piechocki) and the late Joyce (nee Hartman); loving father of Kimberly (James) Dejewski and Daryl (Elizabeth) Dajka; loving grandfather of Michael, Sean, Nicole, Kelly, Rosie and Isabella; brother of Dennis Dajka and the late Dolores (Clem) Swieczkowski and the late Mildred (Alvin) Latala; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), Monday morning at 9:45 and at St. Gabriels Church at 10:30. Family will be present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. James retired after 48 years as a Pressman from the Buffalo News.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2008.

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The Domino Family

October 9, 2008

Daryl/Sean and family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Allen (weise)

October 3, 2008

hi kim and daryl! so sorry for the loss of your father, he is now at peace, no more pain, for he is with the Lord. If you get a moment please call me, 716-604-4032 or email me at [email protected]

john hartman

September 30, 2008

Kim,and Daryl. please contact me. hang in there. uncle butch

Connie Eichler

September 29, 2008

Kim and Daryl so sorry for your loss.

JOSEPH KURCZ

September 26, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

butch (john ) hartman

September 23, 2008

hi Jim, i know you are up there with the good guy upstairs. Jim i know we have been out off touch ,but you were always in my heart being you where the 1 st, and best brother-in- law i had. and gave me the right direction in life to go.you will always be in our prays. still going to miss you Jim.butch,and Diane kurcz

RALPH BYRD

September 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.Jim was a great guy to work with.

Angelo & Trudy Sorci

September 20, 2008

Jim was a wonderful neighbor and
friend. We will miss his smile,his tales of the casinos,taking care of his property and his overall personality.
God bless you all

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