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OBARK - Dwight Thaddeus Age 60, crossed from this life to the next on April 16, 2013, Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. He finally succumbed to the cancer he had been bravely fighting with grace and dignity for nearly 10 years. He is predeceased by his parents, Thaddeus and Millicent (Slominska) Obark and his sister, Melanie (Lanie) Obark. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years, Mary Ann (King); daughter Melissa (Adam Kantor), adoring grandsons, Colton and Sean of Ashtead, UK; son Brian of Rochester, NY; and sisters-in-law Patricia (Paul Lukowski), Kathleen (Marvin Rathburn); brothers-in-law, David (Sharon) Leary, Eugene King, John King and Michael King (Becky Dye) and brother of the heart Jim (Linda) Cardone. Dwight was a man devoted to God, his family and his Catholic Faith. He was known for his sense of humor and his love of trains. After 30 years of service, Dwight retired from GMAC in 2006. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 35 years, beginning at Council 2220 of Hamburg, NY and finishing at St. Pius XII Council of Irondequoit, NY. He was an active member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in many regards, most notably as a lector and Religious Education teacher. He was especially delighted to serve Mass when the occasion arose. Dwight was an avid toy collector with a special fondness (some may say weakness) for trains (O Scale was his favorite) . He was a member of the TTCS (Toy Train Collector Society) since 1996 and the TCA (Train Collectors Association) since 2007. He enjoyed sharing his hobby with those he loved, especially his grandsons and his nieces (Maggie & Katie) and his nephew(Christopher). He was also actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America as a Committee Chairman for Troop 665 (Depew, NY) and Unit Commissioner in the Eagle District. He was the proud father of an Eagle Scout. Dwight's fondness for pink flamingoes, his boisterous personality and infectious laugh will be well remembered by those whose lives he touched. The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the Lipson Cancer Center, especially Dr. Zachary Kramer and to the Hospice staff of the Visiting Nurses Service, the Leo Center for Caring, Fr. Peter Bayer, and the Basilian Priests, staff and parishioners of St, Kateri Tekakwitha Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Faith Formation Program (445 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617). His family will receive friends Monday 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY. Friends are invited to meet the family Tuesday 11:00 am at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Private. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com.
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Enjoyed working with Dwight at GMAC. God protect him and his family. He always had a kind word to say and made us all laugh.
LAWRENCE HELD
Friend
April 15, 2019
Mary Ann-
We are so sorry to hear of Dwight's passing. You are in our prayers.
Joette & John Giorgis
May 18, 2013
May God bless you!
Willie Washington
April 26, 2013
Dear Mary Ann,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Willie and I have never had the pleasure of meeting him, but we have heard what a wonderful person he was inside and out. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. We have enjoyed getting to know you these last few months and only wished we could have met this wonderful man. God bless you.
Rita and Willie Washington - Rochester, New York
April 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary O'Neil Pierce
April 22, 2013
God Bless Dwight! Wonderful Guy & Friend With His Wife
Patti Sage
April 22, 2013
Now he is at peace. I will miss him! He was a good friend. My prayers will be said for Dwight and his family. God Bless
Lawrence Held
April 21, 2013
MaryAnn, Judy & I are shocked at the passing of Dwight. Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you & The kids at the dartest time of your life. We know what you're going though ,We Loss Mom a month ago from cancer. We know they are out of pain and in aplace fill with no pain or sickness. Now Dwight is with his parents & Lanie. May God Bless you and the entire family .
Patti Sage
April 21, 2013
Obark Family,
So sorry to hear of Dwight's passing. He was a friend of mine many years ago when we both worked at Liberty Bank. I never forgot that I have Dwight to thank for convincing me to look into a new career. Because of Dwight's urging, I ended up with a long and successful career with West Seneca PD. I sure wish I could have thanked him in person so he would know how important his advice turned out to be for me and my family. Dwight sure was a good man. May he rest in peace.
Dale Wight (Asst. Chief W. Seneca PD Ret.)
April 21, 2013
To MaryAnn and family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We always enjoyed our visits with Dwight - his laugh was infectious and his energy limitless - especially with the children! Such a joyful person to be with. He will be missed. Tim and Peggy Dye
April 21, 2013
Mary Ann & Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I know your incredible faith will see you through. Sending prayers for Dwight & all of you. With love, April Armstrong & Joe Paladino
April 21, 2013
Mary Ann-
Many prayers and peace be with you. Parish members of STK.
Mark Bonnie Denninger
April 21, 2013
Dear Mary Ann, So sorry ot hear about Dwight.My prayers and love go out to you and you chhildren
Cathy Beutler
April 20, 2013
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