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E. James Wadiak and Teresa Wadiak
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E. JAMES "JIM" WADIAK, 55, and TERESA "TESS" WADIAK, 53, of Manassas, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 while vacationing in Kauai, HI. They were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.
Jim and Tess are survived by their two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and David Murray and their children, Madison and Carson, of Tampa, FL, and Jennifer and Derek Galatro and their children, Alex, Josh and Abby, of Fredericksburg, VA. They are also survived by Jim's parents, Sunnee and Ed Wadiak of Toms River, NJ; two brothers, Richard Wadiak of Lincoln University, PA and Mark Wadiak of South Brunswick, NJ; Tess's mother, Estelle Mayo and brother, Jack Mayo, both of Preston, MS, and six nephews.
Jim was a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ and the University of Virginia, where he received his Doctorate in Astrophysics. Jim was the Chief Operating Officer of Transmitter Location Systems in Chantilly, VA.
Tess was a graduate of George Peabody College for Teacher in Nashville, TN, and the University of Virginia, where she received her Masters of Education. Tess was a special education teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools.
Although Jim and Tess touched the lives of so many people and will be missed by all, family and friends can take comfort in knowning that they loved one another and enjoyed life to the fullest. They leave behind many wonderful memories that can be treasured by all.
Please join the family in celebrating their lives on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the MULLINS & THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICE, Fredericksburg Chapel, 1621 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. (540) 373-5842.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Red Cross, 11047 Pierson Dr., Suite N, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, or to the Emotional Disability Account, c/o Washington Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152.
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Rosalind Brathwaite
August 20, 2003
My son, Malik Brathwaite, was a student of Mrs. Wadiak this past year. Malik liked her very much, which is saying a lot, because he doesn't like any of his other teachers. I liked her a great deal too, because she was always willing to talk, and to answer all of my questions. She genuinely liked Malik. I takes a special person to be a teacher. Mrs. Wadiak was a very special teacher. We will miss her.
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Chris Bates-Baukman
August 5, 2003
I don't know where to begin. I heard about the accident on the news and prayed that it wasn't Teresa and Jim. Teresa was my cooperating teacher at UVA (85'). She taught me how to teach. She introduced me to Jim and Julie and made a sometimes lonely student, part of her life. I will forever love, cherish and miss her. She was WONDERFUL!!!
Maryann Wadiak
August 4, 2003
Jim and Tess were my brother and sister-in-law. They were my children's favorite aunt and uncle. They were a very special couple and will be forever in our hearts.
Hubert Fry
August 1, 2003
These tragic deaths were a tremendous loss to our community. Teresa was my son Alex's 7th grade English teacher during the 2000-2001 school year at Irving MS. He remembers her as an inspiration to her students.
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Jacqueline Nolen
July 30, 2003
May God continue to bless your family. Even though I did not know you I am happy that you had twenty-five years
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