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Patricia Knaszak Obituary

KNASZAK-Patricia C. (nee Bielecki) December 9, 2007 of Cheektowaga, NY. Dearest wife of the late Leonard; beloved mother of Kenneth (Kim) Knaszak, Nancy (Gary) Kotarski and Cathleen (Anthony) Wdowik; loving grandmother of Megan and Nicholas; sister of Marcia Hibit, Barbara Hulin and the late Richard (Arlene) Bielecki; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.), Wednesday morning at 9:30 and at Resurrection Church at 10. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

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Duane Lawicki

December 30, 2007

Marcia you were like a 2nd mom in my teens,making sure you had a little extra food at dinner time because of my habit of showing up at just the right time. I still have the cards you made me. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and ALWAYS in my thoughts

dina HORVATH

December 11, 2007

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

Michael Adymy

December 11, 2007

Dear Ken,Nancy,Cathy and Families,Your Mom was a sweet, loving and wonderful person from the day I met her 32 years ago until her passing. May she rest in Peace with your dad Lenny. She will be missed. Love, Michael Adymy and Family

Tammy&Joseph Case

December 11, 2007

Ken,Nancy,Kathy,& Familes
We are Sorry to Hear about Your Mother. You are In Our Thoughts & Prays

Diane Flor

December 11, 2007

Dear Ken, Nancy, Kathy and Families,
I have mey fond memories of your mom on Nevada St. Prayers are with you all.
Love Jeff & Diane Flor (Miller)

Scott & Marcy Warning

December 10, 2007

Dear Ken & Kim,

We are so very sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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