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Paula Dlugolecki Obituary
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Miss Paula Danielle Dlugolecki, age 17 of Marietta, GA passed away from natural causes on Monday, February 14, 2005. A lifelong resident of Cobb County, Paula attended Lassiter High School, where she was a member of the Class of 2006. A happy, energetic and artistic person, Paula lived and loved life to the fullest. She was a member of Transfiguration Catholic Church. She is survived by her parents, Carl and Evelyn Dlugolecki of Marietta; her paternal grandparents, Mitchell and Donna Dlugolecki of Lonza, Poland; her maternal grandfather, Bernado Bebanco of Leyte, Phillipines; her aunt and uncle, Yolanda and Darrell Young of Fountain Hills, AZ; her cousins, Adam and Alicia Peppers and her best friends, Brian McNitt and Kevin Kline. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 19 at 11 a.m. at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta with Msgr. Pat Bishop, celebrant. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday evenings, February 17 and 18 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Patterson's Canton Hill Chapel. Please share your thoughts and memories of Paula at www.mem.com. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, NE Marietta, GA 30066. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel 1157 Old Canton Road, NE Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 977-9485.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Dlugolecki
Renee Booker
February 11, 2020
Rest on Paula...I'm sure you already know how missed you are...Till we meet again
Renee Booker
February 13, 2006
Happy Birthday Paula 2/14/88...We miss you.
Ms. Renee Booker
d
May 30, 2005
pp.. i miss you so much , everyday that goes on it doent get any easier to know that your not here. i know i already wrote in here but i had more to say ..but it does give me peace to know that youre in a better place now.i have somany good memories of you like going to the lake and water skiing eating a whole container or ice cream just talkining about the everyday drama and who could forget the "crock pot". paula you taught me so much and i never got the chance to tell you thank you.. i love you girl!! and i NEVER will forget you "dude" see you on the other side.. d book
Rachel Owens
April 8, 2005
Whether it was joking around in the dugout, or eating those french fries from the concession stand that your dad bought, I don't think I'll ever forget those times. I wish I had gotten to know you better paula. Every time I step on the dirt of a softball field, I will always remember you. Mr. and Mrs. Dlugolecki, you are in my prayers daily and remember that she will always be looking down watching over all of us, as our guardian angel.
Alicia Peppers
March 28, 2005
My cousin, My sister...Countless times I go through my phone and see your number and almost hope that if i were to only press send...I would hear your voice on the other line. I miss you more and more every day, but am comfoted by the fact that I know you and my dad are watching over me protecting us all. I used to brag..and still do actually...about how beautiful and talented you were. I love you and miss you. You really were the sister i never had....but in reality...I always had.I am blessed to have had you so close to my heart...and that's where you will remain forever....in my heart. I love you!
Scott Sherman
March 20, 2005
It is always a sad and numbing event when we lose someone so precious and full of life, particularly when she leaves before we are done teasing her, learning from her, loving her. Paula's was a bright and beautiful soul that never failed to show itself in her warm smile, her easy sense of humor and her stunning radiance. Upon meeting her, you couldn't help but realize that she was someone very special. A light that shone so brightly that our world is now a little darker with her passing. But also remember that our lives are a good deal lighter and brighter for having had her with us, even for this short time. Paula, who was so full of life, will continue to live on in the people she loved and in we who loved her. Bon jour, cheri.
CARL C. DLUGOLECKI
March 20, 2005
From: Dad, Carl Christopher Dlugolecki
To: My Daughter, My Blessing, my Princess, Paula Danielle Dlugolecki
Also For: All the wonderful people who helped me, cried with me and were there for me and my wife in this most difficult time of our lives, to be part of this expression of love and gratitude for our daughter’s life.
Paula, when you were in the 6th grade you gave me a paper to read. I will quote from this paper you wrote and read to your class titled “1 of a Kind!”
“I am interviewing Carl Christopher Dlugolecki, my father. He loves his family very much. He thinks of the “earth” when he thinks about them because that’s what they mean to him.” You finished by writing,”Now he is happily married to Evelyn Dlugolecki and has a daughter, Paula Dlugolecki. :-)”
Paula Danielle Dlugolecki, I will love and safeguard this paper to my last breath. There is not, nor will there ever be enough money to buy those 2 irreplaceable pages you wrote about my life. Paula, I hope that what I write about you now is one millionth as meaningful for you as “1 of a Kind!” meant and will always mean to me.
My Paula was born on January 14th, 1988, a Thursday...the Second Happiest Day of My Life. I remember watching her being born, as the stream of tears ran down my face, with pride, happiness and fear. I didn’t know why or what I’d done in the duration of my life to have been blessed with the most beautiful and cherished gift a person can receive...a child...a princess...you, Paula Danielle Dlugolecki, My Princess.
My greatest fear was not knowing what to do, how to care for you, how to love you, how to be the Father that you deserved. You were not the perfect child, nor I the perfect Father but I’m truly glad that any hurt we may have caused each other was always solved by a pair of “I LOVE YOU’s!!!”
I know now that God sent you to be my Teacher. You taught me how to live, love, care, laugh, cry, hurt, respect others, respect life and to live on after the most incredible pain of your passing. You taught me to be Carl Christopher Dlugolecki, your Father on earth. There are no words that I can write about how I feel for you or to thank you for this knowledge, but this is an attempt.
As I told you and everyone else I’ve met many times, you’re one of the smartest individuals I’ve ever met in my life. Also, as I told you on that Saturday night before you went to bed, this is your home and always will be...no matter what...and we will always be here for you...always. I would give everything I have for just One More Hug, to tell you one more time how beautiful you are, just like the words in that Vince Gill song, “Face of an angel. Pretty eyes that shine. When you smile that smile, the world turns upside down.”
March 26th will be the 40th day of your passing. I know that your soul is still here on earth, waiting to make sure that your Mom and I are OK. The Happiest and Saddest Day of My Life will be on Sunday the 27th of March, Easter Sunday. Mom and I will go to your bedroom, open your bedroom window, release a balloon that represents your spirit and tell you that you may go...that we will be OK. We’ll also release two others tied together that represent your Mom and me to let you know that we will be there with you some day as we were here with you on earth. When this happens, you, our Love, our Life, our daughter, Paula Danielle Dlugolecki will no longer be our Princess. You will be our Angel. For your Mom and I were just your foster parents on earth. The greatest gift we could ever give you is eternal life with God, your True Father. Some day we will see each other in Heaven and we’ll find you by that incredible, radiant smile! I will expect to get the biggest hug and then we will not take our arms from around you ever again!!!
I miss you so much and thank you for every second of the best seventeen years and one month a father could’ve ever had. I’ll always cherish our unforgettable time together as a family. I’ll think about you and love you ‘til my last breath...my Teacher, my Love, my Life, my Me. I’m so proud and honored to be called your Father here on earth. Paula Danielle Dlugolecki, you were always my angel and I didn’t even know it. Now you truly are my Angel Forever! YOU ARE MY KIND!!
P.S. When you get there, tell Uncle STM we love and miss him, too. Oh, your dog Whiskey and your cat Whitey/Trip/Mick/Papillion/etc. both miss you terribly, too. My Georgia Peach, My Life, My Love, My Sweet, Wonderful Paula!
Farrell Broome
March 11, 2005
Paula,
We met only a short three years ago. I was proud of you when you got up watersking for the first time, as well as your first wakeboarding adventure. You were the perfect student. I also enjoyed helping you reel in "Big Red", while fishing in Panama, as Daddy was snoozing. You gave me, and my family a lot of great memories that we will never forget. Thank You, and may you rest in peace forever.
Carl and Eve, we Love Ya, and we are by your side with our thoughts and prayers.
Love Farrell, Brenda, Bogan, and, Anslee
Rebecca Holeman
March 7, 2005
I have known Paula for about 8 years and now cherish every second I spent with her...She was my best friend for all this time, through the good and bad and all over again...I miss her terribly and will for all my life. Eve and Carl, I love you two dearly and I will always be here for you.
Staci Burdeshaw-Hammock
March 5, 2005
Dear Evelyn and Carl,
You may not recognize my name, its been a few years. I was the crossing guard for Rocky Mount (and Mabry, Simpson and Lassiter). I have kept in touch mentally, I drive by your house a hundred times a day.
Evelyn, I can't tell you how many times I thought about you and Paula and wondered how ya'll were doing. It was always a bright spot when Paula would come up to the crossing and you and your little doggie would be with her. My daughter, Courtney, was best friends with Kimmy. They would hang out with Paula and you would fix their hair. They looked up to Paula, they admired her so much.
Courtney is at Lassiter this year. I can't get you off my mind after Courtney told me of your incredible loss. I wish I could make it go away for you. My sister lost her daughter at 16, I was 18. I can only somewhat understand what you are going through. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both.
Sincerely, Staci
Krista Patterson
March 1, 2005
Paula, words can never express what I was feeling when I heard last week of your death. I just sat there in awe. I mean, I just couldn't believe it. I remember us being really good friends in middle school until you moved away, then losing touch in high school. All I can say is that you will be truly missed and your death was really heart and tear wrenching. To your family: pray. Pray hard every single day and God will see you through this hard and terrible loss. Paula was loved by many. But the pain will melt away and you will only celebrate her wonderful life and beautiful memories. God bless you all and your family
SM
February 23, 2005
Paula, I did not know you and I wish I could have. I had friends that were friends with you and I always heard amazing things about you. I had seen you around and at Transfiguration you are such a beautiful girl, I am so sorry your life had to end so short but we know that you are in the best place anyone could be that is heaven. I know you will be missed and never forgotten you were loved by so many. I will pray for you and your family as you watch over your loved ones as the lent season continues. All my love to you and your family, rest in peace
Brianna "Julia" Daniel
February 21, 2005
My God Paula... I can't believe it. What a beautiful, vibrant, wonderful girl you were to be around. I will always remember Nail Belle (ha ha) and "that guy who dated us both at the same time" and eating your edible lip gloss in math class. I will remember so much about you. God how I wish I had kept in touch. I made it out to LA finally. Can you believe it? I'm doing the actress thing. I'm thinking about you, kid. I know you'll be missed. I found your phone number today after all this time and wished your mommy and daddy the best and told them I was praying for them and cried and cried. God bless you, Paula.
M A
February 20, 2005
Paula we were once very good friends on and off the softball field. I want to say that my father and I are praying for you and your family. May the angels carry you and protect you. I miss you girl and God bless.
Lewis Daniel
February 20, 2005
Carl iam so sorry words cannot describe the feeling when you lose a child i feel your pain in my heart remember John 5:28,29 from the Daniel family
Barbara Overton
February 19, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Dlugolecki, I do not know you personally, but I am so very sorry for your loss. My son, Cameron Clark, was a friend of Paula's. My prayers will continue for you, your family, and all who are touched by Paula's passing.
earl & sheree jones
February 19, 2005
carl,
words can't express our sympathy to you and your family. god will take care of you. i will always be here for you as i always have been.always remember that you have a friend.
danielle booker
February 19, 2005
mrs eve and mr carl, you both are in my thoughts and prayers as well as paula you guys made such a wonderful child. she was always smiling and always knoew how to make me laugh. paula and i have been friends for a little more then five years now she was such a awsome person. i remember coming over during the summer and almost forgetting that i had a home of my own paula was like a sister to me.you two took me in as one of your own as weel.. you were always there for me when i needed you and now it is my turn to be there for you. we can make it through this together I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
Kori Black
February 18, 2005
Paula
I love you so much you were an amazing friend! It is going to be so hard going throughout everyday without seeing your awesome smile you brightened up everyday. You have impacted so many peoples lifes and are truly going to be missed by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Dlugolecki your daughter was an amazing person and was loved by so many I am so sorry, I will always be here for you. God Bless
Michael & Karen Sos
February 18, 2005
Our family was saddened by the passing of Paula. Although we moved from Marietta in 1995 we remember Paula as a wonderful little girl. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dlugolecki family during this diffult time.
Philip Hoskins
February 18, 2005
"Lord, now lettest now thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word."
--Luke 2:29
My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your kind, vibrant and artistic daughter. May you find comfort in knowing that God has taken her for safekeeping and that you will be together again one day.
Keely John
February 18, 2005
My prayers are with the Dlugolecki family. I'm very sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, smart, fun girl. Paula and I were friends about 2 years ago and I really enjoyed spending the time that I did with her. God Bless Paula's family and friends.
Roy Booker
February 18, 2005
I was very sorry to hear the news of Paula's passing. She will be missed my many. She was a extremly pleasant and beautiful child. My daughter Danielle often express how much she enjoyed the times she sent with your family. I fond joy in knowing how kind you and Paula treated her went in your home. I will never forget. Thank you!
May all of Gods blessing be with you in the days to come.
Jalise Rodriguez
February 18, 2005
Paula-I knew you for a short time the beginning of this year but i seemed like i knew you my whole life because you are a great person and one of the most caring,loving, and happiest girl i've ever met! You had so much life and energy and love for everyone with no hate nothing bad to say to anyone nor nobody had somethig bad to say about you either...you left us with nothing but your love and memories of the good times and the thought of you being in a better place and knowing that you are looking down on us and your family to watch over us with the lord and we all know that you are happy and will always be here with us with your spirit and love that we will feel through your wonderful family that you have and i can tell where you get all that love and energy from and thats from your beautiful and loving family who will always have my love for them that i gave to you and i will always remember the way that you were Beautiful,Energetic,and So Young and Eager for Life,Love,And Your Family and Friends. Paula We Will Miss You and Remember you as you are still here with us but with your Spirit and Memeories. Sorry For this Loss to the parents and family of Paula, I will always rememeber your Daughter as a great young girl that was taken away to a better place to be our Angel to watch over us now. We Will Miss you Paula. I Love you Always "DUDE"!
Larry&Betty Meier
February 18, 2005
OUR Prayers and thoughts are with you. I will always be there for you. Larry Meier
Brooks Louder
February 17, 2005
Paula: You were always so kind, giving everyone the smile they needed. I pray a blessing on you and your family. Godspeed.
Lowrey Wilson
February 17, 2005
Paula - You were such a beautiful person inside and out and an awesome friend. I love you so much. I am so glad I moved into Devon Oaks because I had the chance to get to know you. I wont forget the days we spent together just sitting around talking, playing manhunt, going to the pool, giving each other makeovers, playing in the snow, painting, cooking, listening to music, picking out your kitten, and many more. All of these times meant so much to me and so did you. You have taught me so much in life and given me memories I will hold on to forever. I could always talk to you about anything and count on you for the best advice. I am so blessed that you were a part of my life and you will truly be missed. Eve and Carl, you guys are the best parents anyone could ever ask for. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you. I will always be here for you anytime and any day and so will my family. Thank you for everything.
Haley O'Brien Past teacher of Paula
February 17, 2005
I send my deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious daugter.
David , Brenda & Rose Blair
February 17, 2005
We are so sorry for the passing of Paula. We know how much she ment to yall. Our Prayers are with you both.
Love The Blair's
Cassie Kuzio
February 17, 2005
May God Bless your family through this hard time! I'm so sorry for your loss.
Robert Brooks
February 17, 2005
You were a wonderful and beautiful person. I will miss you greatly.
Vernie Suarez
February 17, 2005
Our sympathy is with you.
Whitney Owen
February 17, 2005
Pollywog-You were one of my best friends in the entire world and I can't imagine experiencing life and loving it like you did without you here. I know youre going to be with me every step of the way because you always were. You could make me smile when I didn't think it was possible. I miss you so much and so does Brian seeing him is one of the hardest things Ive ever done. Ive always known there was something special about you since the first day we became as close as we are. The memories we made can never be replaced and I will live my life with the thought of them each and every day. Please know how much I love you girl, youre in my prayers. Mr and Mrs. D I am so sorry words could never express. You know how much I love Paula and I can't even imagine how you two are feeling. You know I am here for you and always will be. I do know that the last time I hung out with Paula like last week all she talked about was wanting to make you proud with her grades, you know she loved you both more than anything in the world. Thank you for bringing one of my best friends into this chaotic world and Im so sorry her time was tragically cut short. You are in the prayers of so many and always remember if you need me I am here. May God bless you!!
Heather Newsome
February 17, 2005
Hey there. I am extremely sorry about your loss of your beautiful daughter. We lived in the same neighborhood when we were young and she was so very sweet. I used to be a Cole and I know my brother Brian was good friends with her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Ewalt Family
February 17, 2005
We are very sorry for your loss.
Renee Booker
February 17, 2005
Paula, you will truly be missed...Mrs.Eve & Carl my deepest sympathies go out to you. May God bless and keep the family strong during this time...Know she is sitting at the feet of Jesus...
Lisa Armistead
February 17, 2005
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Armistead
Lassiter High School
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