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Leo Zawacki Obituary
Gates: On Sept. 8, 2011. Survived by his devoted wife Patty (Culhane) Zawacki; children Ann (Larry) Kitts, Michael Zawacki, Linda (John) Caterino, Kathleen Taran (Michael Morris); grandchildren Brian & Kimberly Kitts, Tamara, Paula & John Thomas Caterino, Steven Taran; great-grandson Jacob Christopher Taran; sisters Francis Ohman & Julia Zawacki; nieces & nephews. Friends may call at James R. Gray Funeral Home, 1530 Buffalo Rd Monday 4-7 pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 am at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Rd. Burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Victor. Please consider American Diabetes Assoc. or Notre Dame Retreat House, 5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424 in Leo's memory.
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Michael
August 3, 2025
I Love You Dad
Ron Huber
September 12, 2011
Your with God now and it doesent get any better than that it is a whole new life. Instead of sitting in the garage with a tall iced tea and the Democrat&Chronicle you got a heavenly mansion to rest in. Thanks for the iced teas on hot days thanks for letting me hitch a ride to church every now and then. rest well neighbor and friend.
Charlie Duerr
September 12, 2011
To your entire family...my heart goes out to you. You have my deepest sympathies. I did not know Leo personally, but from the wonderful children and grandchildren of his that I do know, I can say with confidence that only a great man could produce such a great legacy.
Donna Allen, Leaty
September 11, 2011
Im so sorry for you're lost. Leo was a great friend to my mom and dad. He now will meet them up in heaven.
Irene Culhane
September 11, 2011
Dear Uncle Leo,
You were such a wonderful person who lived your life to the fullest. You will always be remembered and greatly missed! I really enjoyed the many visits we shared over the last few months. You always had so much to talk about and you always made me laugh alot. I also enjoyed watching the old time shows and movies with you. You were a man with a deep faith in God, who was very devoted to his family and friends. Thank you for being a part of my life these last 38 yrs. I love you! Irene
Hermine Suhr
September 11, 2011
Heaven has now welcomed a new angel- one with a magical smile and a heart warming chuckle. Pappa Leo is looking down on all of you and he is rejoicing, for he had a marvelous live. Leo was surrounded by a loving wife, children, grandchildren and family- what more could one hope for.
Lisa & Alan Reinbolt
September 11, 2011
Sending My Deepest Sympathy to You all in this time of deep sorrow. I am so glad that I got to Meet Leo, if only briefly, He was a sweet Man and You all welcomed Alan and I into your home with such kindness. Know that you are all in our Prayers and thoughts, Sincerely, Lisa & Alan Reinbolt
Kathleen Taran
September 11, 2011
Although you took a piece of my heart and soul with you when you died dad,I am so happy that I was given the privilege of taking care of every part of your medical care the past 6 months. I would not change one thing that I did to try to keep you alive and pain free. Hours before you left us, the doctors all told me that I was giving you the best gift you could ever possibly receive on this earth, by ending your suffering so much sooner. I feel so blessed that I was able to put you to rest when I did, as I knew you were in immense pain and I promised you I would never let you suffer. I love you dad. You were truly a remarkable and amazing man and the best father I could ever have asked God for. I pray there is something else after we leave this earth and that you are there, with all those that you loved, that left long before you. Semper Fi daddy. Your devoted daughter Kathleen.
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