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Walter Klimaszewski Obituary
GROTON - Walter Klimaszewski died peacefully at his home in Groton, on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Born in 1917, Walter served courageously in the Polish Army during World War II. He was wounded twice, captured twice, and was liberated from a prisoner work camp by Allied Forces in 1945. He came to live in the United States in 1950, where he continued to practice his craft of shoemaking and also operated Walter's Barbershop in Cortland for many years. Walter was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maria Klimaszewski; son, Nicolai and his wife, Cathy; daughter, Elizabeth Vincent of Ithaca; son, Danny and his wife, Kelly Smith; son, Michael; and grandchildren, Ann Marie, Rose, Ritchie, Deter, Zoe, Joshua and Darryl. His daughter, Anne, passed away in 1984.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 17, 12:00- 1:00 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance conducted by the family and friends at 1:00 p.m., following visitation at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton. Interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery
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Minna Resnick
September 19, 2008
So sorry, Nick, to read about your father's passing. My sincere condolences. My mom died over 30 years ago and it is a loss that never leaves you. Thankfully, the pain diminishes and the comfort of memory remains.
Deanna Houck
September 18, 2008
Liz and family,
I know it's been almost forty years, but time doesn't change the friendship we had. I anticipate the passing of my parents as one of the great sorrows of my life, so my heart is with you right now in your loss.
Deanna Loomis Houck
ronnie petersen
September 16, 2008
dan and mike sorry to here of your dad passing away wish i could be there. time does not permit. my the god lord be with you and best wishes. say hi to kelly for me. a friend and class mate ronnie petersen
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