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Andrew Wahila Obituary
Andrew A. "Babe" Wahila
of Endicott
Andrew A. "Babe" Wahila, 82, of Endicott, died peacefully at home Thursday, July 10, 2008. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Bunny. He is survived by his special friend and companion, Fran Swincicki, Endwell; a beloved son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Barbara Wahila, Endwell; five beautiful daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne T. and Gary Foote, Ithaca, Andrea and Steven Houghtalen, Texas, Denise and John Sbrarra, Endwell, Carole and Mark Carey, Endicott, and Ingrid and Nino Samiani, Endwell; sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Anne and Frank Kelemecz, Endwell and Margaret Podest, Moscow, Pa.; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Ann and Mary Wahila, Hilda Tinus and John Sedlak, all of Endicott; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and his devoted co-workers at St. Joseph's Church. He was a longtime and faithful member of St. Joseph's Church, Endicott, where he served for many years as a Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the Nocturnal Adoration. Babe was a retired employee of the Village of Endicott, a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy, a member of the American Legion Post 82, Endicott.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church, Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at church Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. The Altar and Rosary Society will meet Sunday, 1:30 p.m. at church. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 207 Hayes Avenue, Endicott, N.Y. 13760.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Wahila
Marion Kovach
July 29, 2008
Richard, Suzanne, Andrea, Denise, Ingrid and Carol, my deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your father. We go way back to the good old days when our families got together often. Your dad was always happy-go-lucky and a joy to be around. More recently, I recall seeing him in church, specifically, last May, when I visited my folks.
May God welcome him into his fold with open arms. God Bless You All.
Love,
Marion (Kolone) Kovach
BOB WELCH
July 18, 2008
Richard, Suzanne, Andrea, Denise, Carole, Ingrid and family
So sorry for the loss of a truly great man. My fondest memories are of
your Dad and Mom at the store giving me an extra slim jim or candy when I would make my daily apperance there. Whenever I came back to Endicott to visit Babe would always great me with a kind word. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him and your family.
God bless Bob Welch & family
Larry & Karen (Wiederman) Sutliff
July 17, 2008
To the entire Wahila family:
Please accept our condolences for the loss of Babe. He was a great man who always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say to everyone. He will be truly missed by all who had the opportunity to get to know him. He's at peace now an back with Bunny where he wanted to be. Keep your memories of him in your hearts and he will always be with you to keep you safe and guide you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt Tabeek
July 15, 2008
To Richard, Barbara and the Wahila family:
I'm very sorry about your dad. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless your father and all of you during this difficult time.
Linda Varga
July 14, 2008
Richard, Suzanne, Andrea, Denise, Carole, Ingrid and family,
Please accept our sorrow in your Dad's passing and joyfulness for him. We know he will be with his Heavenly Father, Bunny and all the rest of his family and friends including my Dad. Their friendship was one of a lifetime.
It was wonderful to remember all the great times that we all had together. All of us felt like family and never has there been a better place to live and grow then Robble Avenue. Your parents were considered just like my parents-always there if needed. Sharing them with a community took understanding on all of your parts-so thank You from the bottom of my heart.
We haved moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and our kids have followed. May we have as many fond times and memories that your family has given to us. It is hard to not be there for friends at this time. Just remember all we learned about the gloriousness of meeting Our Lord
and He will give you peace. Please feel free to contact us if there is anything we can do. We love you all.
Don and Linda (Spitalsky) Varga
Donna Orasin( Vojtisek)
July 14, 2008
Richard,Suzanne,Andrea,Denise,Carol,Ingrid and families,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I just saw him when I was home in May. As always there was a warm smile and a welcome hug. I have wonderful memories hanging out or some may say practically living at your home.Loved helping out in the store. Your dad was such a warm hearted man, he surely will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,Donna
George Zevan
July 13, 2008
To all the Wahila family and friends:
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy is extended to all of you.
Our whole Zevan family...Rachel, George, Brock, Brent, Laura, Lena, and Lisa have been saddened with the news of your loss.
Babe indeed was blessed with many gifts which he gently and graciously spread to all of us; most of all was his love.
Each one of us hold a fond and individual memory of him from our past days at St. Joesphs Church and the school.
You are all in our healing prayers
Love...The Zevan family
Jane Kelemecz and family
July 13, 2008
No matter when I'd see Uncle Babe he would greet you with a smile and a kiss! What a wonderful way to be remembered. I can't help but think that our Lord greeted him exactly the same way. God bless him and all of his family, he will be missed.
Amanda Guley
July 13, 2008
Uncle Babe was a wonderful man and would do anything for anyone. He would say prayers for people when they needed them and now I am saying prayers for him. Uncle Babe will be truly missed.
Liza (Robinson) Dvorsky
July 12, 2008
Andrea and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know he was a much loved father,grandfather, and friend. Please know that your family is in my prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Liza (Robinson) Dvorsky
Elizabeth Esposito
July 12, 2008
For Babe, Bunny and children....Those were wonderful, wonderful days growing up on Robble Avenue. We were family, our parents, our neighbors and our children. Such precious memories, laughter and fun...the good ol' days. Be proud and smile....we came from good stock. Love and God's Blessing........Liz and children.. Bobby, Lisa and Paula
Debra Morello
July 12, 2008
Dear Wahila Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sincere sympathy...Love,
Debbie Murphy Morello
Melissa Poklemba
July 11, 2008
To the Wahila Family: I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Babe's passing. He was an amazing man, who did anything and everything he could for everyone! He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. May he rest in peace in the arms of our loving God. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Ellen Adams
July 11, 2008
Ingrid, Nino and family,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your
father. My thoughts and prayers
are with you at this trying time.
Love and prayers
Darlinda Guidry (Frigo)
July 11, 2008
Carole, Although I never met your dad I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a dad. Life is not the same. But I hope your faith and the comfort of family and friends who share in your grief will help you through this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Angela Tierno
July 11, 2008
To the members of the Wahila Family,
The St. Joseph School children, teachers, and families extend to each of you our sincerest sympathy. Mr. Wahila was always so helpful, patient, kind, and loving to each of us.
We will miss him.
May he rest in peace in the loving arms of Our Lord.
Jeanne Guidici
July 11, 2008
This caught my attention because of Barb and Richard, Heather and all, but as I read on, I couldn't believe that I know just about all of you...John & Denise, Mark, and all of you!! I am so sorry that we all have to go through the loss of a parent, but somehow, when we picture them in our Lord's arms, happy and healthy, it is hard not to smile and have a peace about where they are! Even Jesus cried when his friend died, so how can we expect any more out of ourselves, but to feel sadness over losing a loved one.
Gar and I'll be praying for all of you as you go through this, love, Jeanne
Judy Vitale
July 11, 2008
To Babe's family,
We were deeply saddened to see your dad's name in the obituaries this morning. Your dad was a long-time friend of our mother, Betty. They always enjoyed seeing each other, even after our mom's health prevented her from getting out much. Babe and Fran came to visit at the house not long ago, and they shared some memories of happy times in the past. There were lots of smiles that day. Sadly, he served at mom's funeral Mass in April. Your dad was a good man in every sense of the word and you can be proud to be his children. May all the wonderful memories you have of him help you through the tough days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy (Cieri) Vitale
Cindy (Cieri) Novak
Tatiana (Carlini) Anderson
July 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Spitalsky
July 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May God bless Linda
Maureen Sullivan
July 11, 2008
Dear Carole and Mark,
I was so sorry to hear of Babe's passing. I know how close you were to him. I will keep Babe in my prayers.
Please extend my deepest sympathy to the entire family.
May God bless you.
Maureen (Mo) Sullivan
Sandy Soltis Blackwell
July 11, 2008
With my deepest sympathy in the loss of a great guy. He will be dearlyissed, but he joined my parents and Bunny so he is at peace.
Penny (Barton) Williams
July 11, 2008
Carol, Ingrid, Mark, Nino & Family: My heart and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. My dad and Babe were good friends, back years ago. Hold on to all the memories and always know that he is in a much better place than we. God Bless you all.
Kristen Houghtalen-Turner
July 11, 2008
I have so many happy memories of Grandapa, the only sadness comes from his not getting meeting my daughter Analicia. I know he is watching over us now and we can feel his love.
I will miss you Grandpa.
Sandy Balzhiser
July 11, 2008
Dear Andrea, Steve, and family,
We are very sorry to hear about your father. We are still in Denver, but thoughts of all of you are back home. Please let the love that surrounds you be of real comfort during the days ahead. Will be in touch when we return.
Love,
Sandy and Bill Balzhiser
Pat Kubik
July 11, 2008
What a wonderful man Babe was. He was so kind to me when my husband Rudy died last year. I will never forget it. My deepest sympathy to all of you
The Staff at St. Joseph's Church
July 11, 2008
Today, our friend, we're taking time to write a line or two, and tell you what it's meant to walk friendships path with you.
It's meant companionship and love when others turned aside, help for overwhelming tasks that flowed with every tide.
It's meant whenever our feet strayed, you did not pass us by, but clasped our lonely hand in yours and held hope's candle high.
It's meant that worry, fear and doubt were never borne alone for years ago, within your heart, the seeds of care were sown.
It's meant our homes, our dress, our ways need not bow to style. You've thoughtfully overlooked our flaws with friendships loving smile.
And now, our friend, we'll close with this, just here at the end and let you know our lives are rich from knowing you, our friend!
We will miss you Babe!
Cathy Libous
July 11, 2008
Andrea and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I often think about you and hope you are doing well. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Paul & Pat( Wiederman) Musa
July 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Babe's passing. Our condolences to you all. May your memories of this marvelous man bring you comfort when you need it. He will not be forgotten...always remembered with a smile.
Barbara & Chuck Gance
July 11, 2008
As we mourn Uncle Babe leaving us I can't help but think that there are so many on the other side waiting for him with such joy --- Uncle Babe was special to me and my family and will be missed more than words can say.
Rickey Popelka-Nicholas
July 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless you all.
Gretchen Uhler (Spitalsky)
July 11, 2008
I remember going to Babe and Bunny's as a child and hanging out in the basement and the old store. There was always family around and a lot of love.
May God comfort the family in their time of sorrow. God Bless!
Diane Guley
July 11, 2008
I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Babe and of times shared with him and his family. He will be deeply missed by me and my entire family. Diane & Ed and children
John Bertoni
July 11, 2008
My deepest thoughts are with you all in the loss of Babe,a most wonderful man,a pillar of his community,his Church and most of all his Family.From being his paper boy ,stopping at the store daily when I was working at the park,to our wonderful conversations regarding Village of Endicott situations Babe was such a friend.I will always remember this wonderful Man and will remember him always as one of the Mayors of Robble Avenue.God blessed him with a wonderul Wife Bunny,a wonderful Family,and so many friends and he blessed us for getting to know him.We all will miss you Babe!
Francis and Bertie Suullivan
July 11, 2008
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
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