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Edward Gowgiel Obituary

GOWGIEL - Edward S. October 30, 2008, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara (nee Schuta); dearest father of the late Mary Jo and Lynn (Thomas) Hlavaty; dear grandfather of Michael Hlavaty; brother of the late Helen (late Raymond) Mack and the late Florence (Dr. Richard) Nagel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive friends Sunday 3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd., (west of Harlem Rd.), where Funeral Services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 11 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Gowgiel was an Army veteran of WW-II, a retiree of Russel Steel and a member of Pvt. Leonard Post Jr. Post VFW 6251. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Queen of Martyrs Preservation Fund or American Heart Association.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2008.

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Janice Kowalczyk

November 2, 2008

Dear Barbara and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Love,
Janice (Jakiela), Jerry and Andrew Kowalczyk

Sue Wardynski

November 1, 2008

Sincere sympathy is extended to you Barbara and your family at this sad time. Please know my thoughts are with you.

Lori Hammond

November 1, 2008

Barb,

I have so many memories of you and Ed at the "Friday Night Card Club" gatherings and at the "Lake" with my parents. My prayers are with you and Lynn at this difficult time

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