Willetta "Billie" Nowaski

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Rochester, New York

Willetta Nowaski Obituary

Nowaski, Willetta

(Masline) "Billie"

Rochester: On January 5, 2015 at age 92 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Norbert J. Nowaski, Billie is survived by her devoted daughter and best friend, Catherine; her loving nephews, Gary (Sharon) Masline of Albany, NY, Arthur (Colleen) DiCesare, Jr., William DiCesare, David (Anne) DiCesare; caring niece, Robin Abel of Prescott, AZ; cherished great and great-great nieces and nephews; and many dear friends and neighbors.

Billie was the last surviving child of the late Catherine and William Masline, predeceased by her siblings Allen Masline, June Masline, and Rose Marie DiCesare. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1939. In 1950, Billie and husband Norb joined Locust Hill Country Club, known as the "friendly club," where they remained members for life. To her delight, Billie was made an honorary member in 2011.

In addition to tending to her own family and volunteering at several local Catholic schools, Billie cared for her blind father and later elder sister for many years. She loved people and people loved her. Her winning smile, wicked sense of humor, and way with words made us laugh at her stories even if we had heard them before. Billie literally wore rose-colored glasses, and her sunny outlook on life made her an inspiration to all.

Family and friends are invited to call at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 Winton Rd. South) on FRIDAY (1/9/15) from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Billie's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Boniface Church (330 Gregory Street) on SATURDAY (1/10/15) at 10:00 AM. Interment private.

Billie's family would like to express their appreciation to Sydney LePage and Jill Wellman from Visiting Nurse Hospice, for their loving care and friendship. Contributions in Billie's memory may be made to St. Boniface Church (330 Gregory St, Roch. NY 14620) or to Visiting Nurse Hospice (2180 Empire Rd. Webster, NY 14580). For directions or to submit a message please visit: www.miller1889.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 7, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Willetta Nowaski

9 Entries

David Hawkins

January 13, 2015

Dear Catherine, I'm sorry about your sad news. Your mother's positive personality sounds much like you back in our E.K. days. I'm sure you continue to reflect her wonderful spirit just by being you. My condolences and best wishes to you.

Patricia Foley

January 10, 2015

Kathy, I am sorry about your mom I just heard today. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Your mom was the best, she will be missed. She is with all our love ones.

January 9, 2015

I was very sad to hear about your mom Kathy, She will be missed by so many people. She touched many lives and always made a room light up when she enterd, Her laugh and smile was contagious ! I will always remember those shopping trips and the one that we were able to get that long orange raincoat with zippers for different lengths. We were so cool :)My thoughts and prayers are with you , many hugs love Karen Marconi Gomez White plains NY

January 9, 2015

As I look back at all the years that we were friends, I have many fond memories of playing golf in scotches with Norm and Gene, We were partners in many gin card games and could not be beat. We were always game for all the fashion shows at LHCC,and Yes its the Steinmart connection for sure! I would think of you often on many occasions and just pick up the phone and we would just chat. We always thought the same and could laugh about many thing. As a wife mother and friend there was nothing you didn't do or didn't want to do for someone. I know that you will be missed by so many exspecially your best friend and and devoted daughter, there no one that was prouder of there daughter and to you Katherine you will always have so many memories.I will truly miss you but be comforted in all my fun memories of you Billie. I miss you and love you very much, love Jean Marconi Mt Pleasant NY ( former Rochester NY)

Debbie Wehrle

January 8, 2015

Dear Catherine. I am so very sorry to read about your mother's passing. What a true lady she was. I am a better person because I knew her. My father is up in heaven golfing with her right now and sharing a laugh with her. I bet they are the two best dressed angels in heaven. You are in my prayers. Love Debbie Wehrle

Essie Cohen Germanow

January 7, 2015

I was very saddened to learn about my dear friend, Billie's passing this week. We graduated from Monroe High School in 1939, and kept in touch over
the years. It was a always a delight when we met in Wegmans as we did our
marketing. Billie was upbeat, beautiful, and fun. I will remember her
with fond affection.....my sincere
condolences to her devoted daughter and
family. Essie Germanow

Diane Spencer

January 7, 2015

A beautiful Lady in every way. An inspiration for seeing the world thru rose colored glasses. She will be missed but never forgotten . Sympathy, love and prayers to you Katherine and all the family

Terry Calzone-Cicotte

January 7, 2015

Billie was a wonderful women that lifted your spirits whenever you had the honor to be with her. She became a friend to my brother and I while visiting her sister at St. John's and we always looked forward to seeing her. She was one beautiful person both inside and out. God Bless you Billie. You will never be forgotten.

Byron, Roberta, and Byron Howe

January 7, 2015

She was a ladies lady. Surrogate Grandmother to our son. Adopting him as her own. Never missing a holiday card with a small token inside. Just watching him open both envelopes, his grandmothers and Billies. The twinkle in his eye. Thank you Mrs. Nowaski for bringing a little bit of your joy into our world.
I would kid her about not all of us had the luxury of looking at the world through rose color glasses, she did. May God Bless and St. Peter get out of the way Billie Nowaski is on her way and if history proves itself. She will not be Denied. We love you.

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