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Joanne Strauss
February 03, 2022


Santa Clara, California
1952 - 2022
Rev. John J. SakowskiRev. John J,. Sakowski passed away January 24, 2022 at his residence in Santa Clara, CA at the age of 69.Fr. John was born in Pottsville, PA on May 3, 1952. Loving son of the late John and Gertrude Sakowski. Fr. John grew up in Carteret, NJ. He attended Catholic schools...
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Joanne Strauss
February 03, 2022
Always, ALWAYS in my memory - the image of Fr. John greeting me the first time I met him at the Rectory door- with the biggest and warmest hug one could ever have !
Joanne Strauss
February 03, 2022 | Other
We gratefully remember his service at St. Gabriel's.
Susan and Albert Alioto
January 29, 2022
Thank you Father John for always being so good to all of us and especially to my Mama. Thank you for allowing her to spent her finally night in the church with our dear Savior. You are an angel in heaven. Sister Cristine
Sister Cristine Robertson
January 29, 2022 | Friend
Thank you so much for all you did for our school and parish. Thank you for the spiritual guidance & encouragement we needed during difficult times. May you rest in peace.
Rene, Robyn, & Eli Calara
January 29, 2022 | Other
Dear Fr. John, Thank you so much for having been our Pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle. More important, we loved having had the opportunity to have "adopted" you to become part of our family as spiritual director, counselor, confidant and, best of all, friend. We will always cherish the memories of your visits to our home, sharing meals, trading stories, laughing at jokes and for the many hours of playing rounds of UNO. We know that God called you because he needed you more to be with Him in...
Gerry & Doree Jacinto & Family
January 29, 2022 | Friend