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for John Wactawski
Cathy Earl
October 30, 2008
Jean, Karl and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. I know how hard it is to lose those loved so dearly. May time and fond memories help you through.
Debbie Driscoll
October 29, 2008
Jean, Karl and family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. May happy memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie, Bill, Jocelyn and Shawna Driscoll
Dale Zdrojewski
October 28, 2008
So sorry to hear of your dads passing he was a great man. I've known him as John,Big John and Coach. He was a great friend and mentor I will always remember him as my Coach
Sylvia Earl
October 28, 2008
Dear Jean,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
God Bless You
Sylvia Earl
Betsy Wolgast-Moeller
October 27, 2008
Dear Wactawski Family, My deepest sympathies to you all. I send my regards and know I would be there to express them in person if I could. I remember growing up knowing what a delightful man Jashu was and always highly regarded him. He always made me feel welcome to their home. As a teenager in a friends home that was pretty impressive. He will be sadly missed by many, he left an indelible mark on NT/Ton.
DR. & MRS. JOHN GIARDINO
October 27, 2008
Betty, Jean, Karl and the Wactawski Family - We extend our sympathy in your loss. A good man like John will never be forgotten.
Lucille and John Giardino
Dee Mullins/Schnell
October 27, 2008
Betty, Barb, Jean, Gail and families..... Thoughts that will always stay in my mind about John are always filled with some sort of joke....corny yes, most times, but always a smile and a laugh.....Sympathy goes out to all that will miss him. We will meet again some day. Sincerely, Dee Dee
Lynne Hamilton
October 27, 2008
Gail,
Keeping you and your family close in thoughts and heart. L-o-v-e-d your Dad and will always smile thinking of him.
Tina Hokaj
October 26, 2008
Jean,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Love Always.
Tina Hokaj
October 26, 2008
Gail,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Always.
Joseph and Betty Scrivo
October 26, 2008
We are sorry that we are not able to attend the service for such an unforgetable person such as John. We know that all who knew him will remember his laughter and conversations that brightened many a day. Enjoy the feeling that you were able to have the best.
Jamie Gleason
October 26, 2008
Dear Aunt Betty, Barb, Jean, Gail and Families,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle John. It's hard to know what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great and because Uncle John will be missed in so many ways. No amount of time can prepare us for a loss and no one can fully understand your sorrow. But even though no words can truly comfort you, perhaps they can in some small way express the care and concern that's felt for you now. Many hearts are with you, hoping you will have the strength you need to see you through this difficult time. May memories keep Uncle John always in your heart and mind. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jamie, Dick, Kyle, Brett & Jodi
Butch Luckabaugh
October 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
"Tricia" Luckabaugh
October 26, 2008
Way back growing up in N.T., we would all get together at Christmas. When it came time to open the gifts, as a joke, dear Uncle John would receive either a tie, or a pair of socks, or a piece of Tupperware, while the rest of us got lots of stuff. He always made any event funnier because of his sense of humor. I loved him very much.
Tricia
Heidi Lee
October 26, 2008
Dear Aunt Betty & Family,
I'm sorry I was unable to make it up there.I will always remember Uncle John's jokes and funny cards he would send for birthdays.He always knew how to make a person laugh.I wish I could have spent more time around him and the girls could have had a chance to meet him also.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karl, Mary and Kyle Brenzel
October 26, 2008
To all of John's family -
Please accept our condolences to you. May you find comfort during this difficult time.
Edward Drabczyk
October 26, 2008
To the Wactawski Family:
Of all the teachers I had at Riverview School, Mr. W. has been one that I have always remembered. Over the years, everytime I would pass your home, I would remember him as always being there for all of us, as a source of good counsel.
He was a disciplinarian when he had to be, but liked to make us laugh, too. He was one of the teachers who showed respect for his students, as we also admired and showed respect for him.
Mr. Wactawski was devoted to his profession and students.
Ed. Drabczyk
Russ & Helen L. (Pullman) Coran
October 26, 2008
Dear Family --
We wish to express our deepest condolences on the
loss of your dear one. He will fondly be remembered,
as our families' friendship goes back a long time.
Hold dear your precious memories,
may they sustain you in the coming days.
....May his memory be eternal.
Robert Starr
October 25, 2008
John was my gym teacher in elementary school in Tonawanda (Riverview). He was a great teacher and quite inspirational. He was one of the main reasons I still stay active in sports at the age of 53. Thank you "Coach" ..... God Bless you and your family....
Gerry and Helen Marie Kelly
October 25, 2008
We are so very sorry. May the memories that you all had together help you through this difficult time.
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