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Oleh D. Wengerchuk
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Oleh Wengerchuk Obituary
Oleh Wengerchuk and his wife, Oksana, met as children, when their families were interred at a German displacement camp when they were toddlers. Their families were Ukrainian. "I don't remember him from that time," Mrs. Wengerchuk said. "My mother used to tell me that we would play together all the time, he and his brother and I. We were like the three musketeers. We were only 2 or 3 years old."
Through the years, and in the turmoil after the war, the two families kept in touch. Hers ended up in South Bend, Ind., while his immigrated to New York a year later. When her father died, her family moved to Trenton, N.J., and they visited the Wengerchuks. Oleh Wengerchuk was in the Army. "We fell in love, which wasn't planned," Mrs. Wengerchuk said. "We had a long history. We were like soul mates."
Fast-forward to the year 2001. He was a transportation designer for the Washington Group International, with an office on the 91st floor of 2 World Trade Center. The couple had a nice home in Centerpoint, N.Y., on Long Island. They loved to entertain.
One of Mr. Wengerchuk's passions was going sailing with his brother. The Wengerchuks had a daughter, Andrea, who is 23, and just out of college. She had come home to live with her parents again; father and daughter were forging an adult friendship.
The weekend before Sept. 11, the couple had friends over for dinner. At the end, as they sat in the twilight, Mr. Wengerchuk, 56, took his wife's hand and kissed it, as he often did after these nights of wine and good conversation. "He told me, 'I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything you do for me. If one of us has to go first, I hope it's me because I can't imagine life without you.' "
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Joe Teutonico
December 31, 2019
A wonderful friend and thought of all the time. Rest In Peace
December 30, 2019
In memory of Oleh....
Andrea lara
October 4, 2016
Hello Oksana, my name is Andrea. I visited the memorial today and noticed that there was a white rose placed on Oleh's name. Wishing him a blessed birthday in the sky. Sending you prayers....
Zenon Kurowycky
September 11, 2015
God Bless You. Prayers were said for You and so many others who passed away on that day. A candle was lit for You today. Zenon.
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September 11, 2015
Hi Oksana I am thinking of you & Andrea on this sad anniversary. God be with you both & your family.
Ginny (Irene's friend)
Zenon Kurowycky
September 3, 2015
May God Bless His Soul always. I think of Him so often and remember Him from the 1960's when we spent the summer at Boychuk's resort in Glen Spey, New York.
Evalena Bendersky
September 12, 2014
Oleh always in my memories. God bless Oksana, Andrea and the rest of your wonderful family. May it grow and prosper.
September 10, 2014
Hi Oksana & Andrea - I think of you every year & say a prayer for you & Oleh.
Ginny Russell (Irene's friend)
Greg & Barb (Dupy) Humnicky
February 16, 2014
Oksana - Greetings from South Bend. In trying to find classmates from our Central '64 class, I found the obit for your late husband, Oleh. We had no idea that he died in the 9/11 attacks at the WTC until recently. Our condolences to your family. Mr dad, Stephen died in '91 while on vacation in Greece, while my mother Virginia died of cancer in 1985. I have had a lot of classmates ask about you. We did mail a reunion letter to you at the Centerport, NY address. We would love to have you come back to South Bend this June for our 50th class reunion. We are still in the phone book, please call us. A lot of classmates have asked about you.
January 6, 2013
I will always remember the wonderful summers all of uss spent together as teenagers at Boychuk's resort in Glen Spey, New York during 1960-1961. May You rest in peace and God bless You. Zenon Kurowycky
Darko Woroch
October 8, 2012
Oleh, my dear and unforgetable friend. I, as your family and all your friends and acquaintances, was devastaed on the news that you were a victim of the horrible attack on America that occurred ont that beautiful September morning of 2001. I will never forget the great times we had growing up as children in New York. Your vistis to my house with Ostap on 14th street and mine to your home on 5th. I will always remember details of our conversations at St. George's School and during play. I will forever remember your cheery personality, your smile, your uplifting presence when we attended Pace College together and the fun we had as members of the fencing team. We shared a close comaraderie as brothers of the Plast fraternity "???? ????????". I and my wife, Marta, had one enjoyable opportunity to meet you and your lovely wife, Oksana, at the entrance to the Main House at Soyuzivka shorty after my return from medical school in 1974. Who would have suspected at that time that unimaginable cruelty would separate us forever. I think of you often, my freind. I pray for you and the comfort of your family on every September 11th and will continue to do so until I die. I probably have not seen Ostap since we graduated from grade school. I remember your mother as a kind person. I'm sorry that I never really got to know your wife or daugter. I can just imagine the pain that they are enduring having lost the spectacular person that you were. May God bless them and help them through their loss. And to you my dearest friend, I will see you again in the world that you are now in and we shall reminisce about the old times. Till then, I love you brother. Keep watching over your family and those friends that you left behind so prematurely.
JOSEPH TEUTONICO
September 11, 2012
YOUR FLAME WILL ALWAY BURN IN MY HEART DEAR OLEH
March 26, 2011
I was the last one to see him alive. Every morning he would come to work and take everything out of his briefcase and accurately put everything in his desk. Before leaving, he would take everything out of his desk and to put into his briefcase. As we were told to evacuate, he started putting his stuff into his briefcase. I said to him as I was passing, that we have to go. He smiled and said that he was coming.
For three days, I was praying that he would be found, that there might be an airpocket someplace and that he would be safe. On Thursday, when it rained, I knew that would not be the case.
When I see his name on drawings he worked on, tears come.
He was a great person to work with, very organized, good listener, good advice giver, always in a good mood,
good friend and co-worker.
Evalena Bendersky
March 26, 2011
I was the last one to see him alive. Every morning he would come to work and take everything out of his briefcase and accurately put everything in his desk. Before leaving, he would take everything out of his desk and to put into his briefcase. As we were told to evacuate, he started putting his stuff into his briefcase. I said to him as I was passing, that we have to go. He smiled and said that he was coming.
For three days, I was praying that he would be found, that there might be an airpocket someplace and that he would be safe. On Thursday, when it rained, I knew that would not be the case.
When I see his name on drawings he worked on, tears come.
He was a great person to work with, very organized, good listener, good advice giver, always in a good mood,
good friend and co-worker.
March 24, 2011
We are your friends of the heart. We will never forget
February 23, 2011
your friends still think of you and miss you
Al Goff
July 4, 2010
On this July 4th, 2010, I can't help but think about Oleh and our other Raytheon / Washington Group friends who died on 9-11. Life is simply not the same without them.
Doug Abraham
October 20, 2007
Happy belated Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
April 17, 2007
In remembrance....
Jennifer Gerst
September 10, 2003
I went to school with Andrea, never knew her, but do remember her face and her name. My thoughts and prayers are with your family this anniversary and each one to come. From reading the other tributes, he sounded like an amazing person...I will think of him on this day always.
Walter Lessey
September 13, 2002
DOROHA OKSANA; On belalf of the members of St. George's Ukrainian Othhodox Church in St. Catharines, ON I entend to you and your family our deepest condolences on the anniversary of the tragedy of September 11, and the loss of your dear husband and father, Oleh. We all share in you sorrow at this most difficult time. May the Good Lord Bless him in eternity
BITCHA PAMHAT: Walter Lessey
carol hill
September 12, 2002
Having spent a wonderful summer afternoon with your family and my dear friends the Prydatkewycz's it was obvious why they held you in such great regard and affection... we all greatly mourn Oleg's loss. Oksana and Andreka will always have the love and support of all their friends here in Canada. You were truly blessed to have had such a wonderful husband and father and may God Bless you both as you journey through life with Oleg's spirit and fond memories to sustain you...always in my thoughts..Carol Hill
Jaime Wilger
September 11, 2002
As I sit here today at work, listening to the radio, I think of the Wengerchuks. I think of the times spent with them, and how much I enjoyed being around their family. Oleh was such a wonderful, good-hearted person that made the times spent very memorable. My heart goes out to Oksana and Andrea, two of the sweetest people I have ever met. God bless you.
Juanita Mendez
September 10, 2002
Tomorrow will be a year gone by, where does the time go. I can still see your face so clear, with your bright blue eyes and beautiful smile as you turned back to return to work with Bobby D and Frank.
I know you're in a better place now but you are truly missed here on this earth. God bless you and your family and rest in peace forever. I'll never forget you.
Your friend, Juanita
Kim Raab
September 4, 2002
I went to grammar school with Andrea, and just today learned of your father's passing. I will keep your family in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you all. May the spirit of your father live within each of you.
Kevin McGrath
May 28, 2002
I would like to take this moment to thank god for granting me the oppurtunity to meet and get to know Mr. Oleh Wengerchuk. In attending college with his beautiful daughter I began to meet and get to know him. After a few meetings and then a few meals at their picturesque Long Island home I began to see how much he deeply loved his family. I have been dating his daughter for a few years now and you can tell that a great man was behind this diamond in the rough. Behind every great child is an even greater set of parents. THis could not be exemplified any greater than it is in this family. I will always remember his great sense of humor and hope that one day I can provide for my family like he did for his. I am forever grateful. So thank you. THank you for the times you had me over and welcomed me as if I were your own, it really meant alot to me. I just hope that one day when it is my time, I will be remembered as greatly as everyone speaks of you and remembers you. I think about what happened alot and I always wonder how they are getting through these times. But I know that this family will get through this tragedy because of their internal strength and love for one another. May god bless this family forever, they deserve it after what they have been through. Love and gratitude forever,,, Kevin McGrath......
May 23, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF OLEH D.WENGERCHUK AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN..MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE OF UKRAINE..
I. Nicholas Labenskyj
February 16, 2002
May God bless your soul, Oleh, and grant you eternal peace. The fun weekends we spent together with your beautiful Oksana, Yara and Marko will be cherished and remembered forever. You were an exceptionally kind, gentle and warm human being. Some of the best times in my life were spent in your company. You will be deeply missed, my dear friend.
Oksana and Andrea, may God give you the strength to endure this tragic loss. Oleh will be remembered in my prayers and his memory will live forever.
Patrice Maytidu
January 16, 2002
My thoughts are with you and your family, may you rest in peace, and you will never be forgotten.
gloria priam
January 16, 2002
My dearest friend Oleh,
This wondeful group of friends that we have will always remember you with a smile. We shared so many laughs and good times in our past with you, Oksana and Andrea. You will forever be special to so many people and be incredibly missed.
BRYAN SAMPSON
January 4, 2002
R.I.P. OLEH,
MAY YOUR WONDERFUL SPIRIT LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR WIFE & DAUGHTER.
YOU WERE ALWAYS AT THE READY WITH A JOKE AND LAUGHTER...AND THAT IS HOW I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
joseph teutonico
January 2, 2002
rest in peace oleh
I think about you often and rememeber the gleam that was forever
in your eyes...
may your spirit live on
Terry Leary
December 19, 2001
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Yarema Bachynsky
December 19, 2001
Dear Andrea Wengerchuk and all of Oleh's family, wherever you may be residing,
At this difficult time my family and I would like to convey its sincerest condolences to all of you. As Andrea's Ukrainian School history teacher, I must say that she must have had one heck of a decent and wonderful father, so Oleh, although I didn't know you, thumbs up to you and may you rest in peace.
Yarema, Inna, Ivan & Mykhailo Bachynsky
Kyiv, Ukraine
December 12, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU OLEH D,.WENGERCHUK
AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Teresa Jahn
December 2, 2001
I am extremely sorry for your loss.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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