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Walter Jankowski Obituary

Jankowski, Walter F.

Walter F. Jankowski, 88, of Endicott passed peacefully on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his beautiful wife and best friend Mary Ann Jankowski. They spent 62 wonderful years together. He is survived by his four children, their spouses, and his seven grandchildren about whom he always had a proud story to tell. They are Nancy and Victor Barba (Michael & Ashley), Lisa and Tom Smart (Ian and Sarah), Maria and John Cicciarelli (Bianca), and Eric and Elizabeth Jankowski (Erica & Rachel). Walter also leaves behind a sister June Rose Tzivanis, brother-in-law Gerald and sister-in-law Nancy Bravi, a sister-in-law Debbie Bravi and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Union Endicott High School class of 1946 and Niagara University class of 1951. From college he continued on and served in the U.S. Army as a 1st lieutenant in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart. After the war, Walter returned to Endicott where he began his life long career in banking and finance. He worked for 1st City National Bank and Chase as a Vice President until his retirement in 1991. Walter volunteered his time for many community services throughout Broome County, services included Commissioner of the West Endicott Fire Department, formed the commitee to establish the Johnson City Senior Center, served as Treasurer of UHS Ideal Living Center, Board Member of Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, and past governor of Sertoma International. He has been a lifelong member of the Endicott Sertoma Club. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers for the past five months in his home and the staff at Dr. Ramanujan's office for many years. Walter had a love of life and family, his character and humor will live on with all that knew him. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 22nd at Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main Street, Endicott, NY from 2 to 5 pm. A funeral mass will be offered at Our Lady of Good Council Church, 701 W Main Street, Endicott, NY on Monday January 23rd at 10:30 am. Burial will be at Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott, NY with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his name to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, 1 Clubhouse Road 149, Endicott, NY 13760-0149 or Endicott Sertoma Club, PO Box 636, Endicott, NY 13760.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2017.
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Mary Ann, and family dad just found out about Walts death. He loved him very much and has all of you in his daily prayers. Dad is in a nursing facility but he is mentally clear.

Richard Wojciechowski

Classmate

January 8, 2018

Nancy, Vic and family - We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May your wonderful memories of him help you through the difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tom and Kathy Brearley

January 24, 2017

Maryann & Family,
Walt was such a special person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great asset to the Club as a Board Member, President of the Community Memorial Center Board and the Treasurer for many years. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

With deepest sympathy,
The Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome Family Center

Nina Tuttle

January 23, 2017

Marianne and family,
Cindy and I extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Walter. As you know, he was an important part on my life after the loss of my father. He helped me through some difficult times with never a question asked. I'm thankful that Cindy and I got to share time with you and Walter before we left town.
Know that you and Walter are in our prayers.
Sincerely, Bill

William Starring

January 23, 2017

Thinking of you all....Walter was an incredible, honorable and sweet man who made a great impact on those who crossed his path. He will be missed by so many. Hold on to all those fantastic memories and find peace until you meet with him again. Love you all so much......
Pat, Kelly, Alyssa and Derek Cerroni

Patrick & Kelly Cerroni

January 22, 2017

Maria and family,so sorry for the loss of your dad.Keep and cherish all the loving memories! God Bless.

Darlene Wintersteen

January 22, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers to your family . He was a good friend to Earl and Betty Wheeler and June Street has lost another wonderful person . Wheeler/ Watson Families and Earl and Betty Wheeler in Spirit.

Linda , Brian, Dan, Dave Watson

January 22, 2017

To all the Jankowski family, It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we send our condolence. Walter the guy with the biggest heart, was always there for me as a fellow Sertoman my past 34 years. Walter was always thinking of ways to better Sertoma and our community. Thanks for everything Walter, we will miss you!
Bob an Sally Kucko

Bob Kucko

January 22, 2017

Will always remember Jan and cherish the memories all the way back to 1950 at Niagara.
They don't come any better or more special.
God Bless and much love to MaryAnn and the family.

Anne-Marie Knipper-Nataro

January 22, 2017

Dear Jankowski Family,
Sincere condolences on Walter's passing. Walt was a wonderful person with so many gifts, and he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
God Bless Walter and your family.

Steve Scoville

January 22, 2017

Maria and family... I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He sounded like a very special and kind man. May your memories all through the years help to always keep him close.

Joanne Demetry

January 21, 2017

today another of my suns set
and Walter
you were one of the brightest
you were more a brother
than a brother-in-law
tomorrow my world will be duller
there will be fewer jokes
and less laughter
the world has lost a measure
of its caring and compassion
and will miss all that you gave
always there when needed
always there to help
I know that you are still here
in the minds of those who knew you
still brightening our tomorrows
some suns never truly set

Ger

Love and condolences to my sister Mary Ann and all our nieces, our nephew and their families.

The Gerald and Nancy Bravi Family

Gerald and Nancy Bravi

January 21, 2017

To Lisa and family,

Thinking of you this weekend. May you find peace In happy memories of your Dad and in the support of friends and family.

Craig and Lisa Hughes

Craig and Lisa Hughes

January 21, 2017

To Lisa and family,

Thinking of you this weekend. May you find peace and consolation in happy memories of your father.

Craig and Lisa Hughes

January 21, 2017

Nancy, I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your Dad will always be in your memories and in your heart.

Betty (Banker) Walenesky

January 21, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Walt's legacy lives on in all of them. He will be missed but we all have such wonderful memories and will remember him with a smile.

Kathy Stacconi-Ciaravino

January 20, 2017

We read your fathers obituary and it was beautiful. You must be very proud of him, he will be greatly missed. Our love and condolences. Don and Jane Campbell .

Jane Campbell

January 20, 2017

Maria and family,

So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Shannon (Bennett) Quaranta

January 20, 2017

a loved one

January 20, 2017

To the Jankowski Family,

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. You are a wonderful family and I know the loss of losing a father - there are no words. May God watch over each of you and carry you through this most difficult time. God bless.

Nancy Wheeler

Nancy Wheeler

January 20, 2017

To the family, I'm very sorry to hear of Walts passing. I had the pleasure of taking care of him and MaryAnn. Enjoyed his stories of being in the service and sharing jokes with him. He loved telling jokes. He always said "drive careful" as I left the house and I'll remember his kind smile.

Carol Papkov

January 20, 2017

What a wonderful man to know and one who gave it all to his Community and causes.Knowing him he knew how to respect all ,say his piece when he felt it due and love to his Family.We shall always remember Walter and Rest in Peace,your life was so well respected and one to fashion after.

Mayor John Bertoni

January 20, 2017

Nancy,Vic, Ashley and Mike,,
Sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Hope you can find some comfort in the presence of family and friends at this time. Thonking of you and sending our prayers for you all.
Carol and Joe

Carol Bramante

January 20, 2017

a loved one

January 20, 2017

Walt's family, sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with him at 1st City National Bank many years ago. I remember him for his smile and always a kind word for everyone. My condolences.

Nancy Witter

January 20, 2017

Maryann and Family
Words can not express enough for your loss,
Walter was our dear friend and my Sertoma
Mentor, will be greatly missed our thoughts and
prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Benny & Barb DiLorenzo

Benny DiLorenzo

January 20, 2017

Such a kind soul and you can see it was contagious in the character of your family members. You will be missed.

Elease

January 20, 2017

This man was so loved by so many. The smile on Nancy's face every time she ever spoke of or thought of her Dad was heart-warming. He was the highlight of every event ever held by the Endicott Sertomas. He never stopped smiling and making people laugh. I add my prayers to the entire family, with a warm hug to Nancy/Vic.
Rest In Peace Sir.

Dianne Dwyer

January 20, 2017

Maria,
I was very sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Jane Krebbeks (Woodruff)

January 20, 2017

Dear Family, We are so sad to hear that Walter has passed. We will miss his stories and his kindness. We are keeping you in our best thoughts and prayers.

Leo and Lyn Skiba

January 20, 2017

Nancy and family. I am sorry to learn of your fathers passing. I remember your parents well from time spent on June Street growing up. I will keep you in thought and prayers.

Rick Valone

January 20, 2017

Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. May you rest in eternal peace. God bless you.

Bryce & Patricia Jackson

January 20, 2017

Nancy, we're sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please let Ashley and Mike know we're thinking and praying for all of you during this time of grief. God Bless you.

Joe and Lorie Borrelli

January 19, 2017

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