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Chester Bukowski Obituary


Chester L. "Chet" Bukowski, age 91, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 15th, 2013, at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born November 3, 1921, in Erie, the son of the late Raymond and Helen Falkowski Bukowski.

Chester served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He first worked for the City of Erie as the Assessor and then when the City and County merged the assessment offices he became the Director of the Assessment Bureau for the County of Erie retiring in 1981 after 34 years of service. He was a Real Estate Broker, served on the Board of Directors at the former St. John Kanty Prep and served as President of the State Assessors Association. He was a member of St. Luke Church, American Legion post, Siebenbuerger Club and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and an avid golfer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ray, Ed, Leo and Dick Bukowski.

Survivors include his wife of seventy years, Virginia (Lasky) Bukowski of Erie; two daughters, Nancy Werner and Karen Bukowski both of Erie; two grandchildren, Kathleen McLeod husband, Michael and Scott Werner; two great grandchildren, Reiley and Mackenzie McLeod. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call at the Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP, Pine Avenue, 845 East 38th Street, Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and may attend services there on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Luke Church at 10 a.m. Entombment in Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Church 421 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16504 or Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation 130 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16501.

Condolences and photos may be sent at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jul. 17, 2013.
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Danny and Kathy
So sorry for the loss of your Uncle.

Bill & Cindy Morschhauser

July 18, 2013

Uncle Chet was an amazing man and truly will be missed. So many memories will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Uncle Chet.

kitts family

July 18, 2013

Remembering one of the Briggs Ave. Dads very fondly tonight. You are all in our prayers.

Christine Stockhausen Hammer

July 17, 2013

Our thoughts are with you, Karen. You have our deepest sympathy.

Cyndi and Valerie

July 17, 2013

To the Family of Chet,
Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. He will be in my prayers.
Jeanne Doyle

Jeanne Doyle

July 17, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Stanley Brocki

July 17, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family, Karen. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad....

CarolAnn Taoukhi

July 17, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you in this time

Kim Bukowski

July 17, 2013

Aunt Virginia, Nancy, and Karen, I can't help but smile when I think of uncle Chet. The most wonderful memories growing up where spent at your house celebrating Christmas or the picnics in your backyard. He was a such a warm and loving man that we will deeply miss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Tammy, Chris Messinger

July 17, 2013

Aunt Virginia, Nancy and Karen - Our thoughts are with you in this sad time. Marge , Lee Kristen and Brian Serck

Marge Serck

July 17, 2013

IT IS ALWAYS A SAD DAY TO LOSE A FELLOW VETERAN,MAY GOD BLESS CHET AND HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED, SGT. LEON BUCZYNSKI US.AIR FORCE RET.

LEON BUCZYNSKI

July 17, 2013

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