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Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, Inc. - Baltimore

5305 Harford Road

Baltimore, Maryland

Bill Szymanski Obituary

SZYMANSKI , Bill On March 10, 2008, Bill Szymanski . Beloved husband of Donna P. (nee Gladstone); devoted father of Jennifer Blottenberg, Katie Szymanski, Will Szymanski, Jr. & Jeremy Palmore; brother of Richard Szymanski, Jr.
The funeral liturgy will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home 5305 Harford Rd. (at Echodale) on Friday at 11:00 AM; Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to UMBF/Shock Trauma Center 100 N. Greene Street, Suite 600 Baltimore, MD 21201.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bill Szymanski

21 Entries

Katie Szymanski

June 25, 2008

Three and a half months it's been.. I still feel like it's not real. I try so hard to move forward, but I can't. I still wait for him.. I could never express the pain I truly feel of not having my Father here with me today. It's just not fair. I will never have my Father walk me down the isle on my wedding day or have my dance with him to butterfly kisses. He will never get to hold my child one day .. he will never get to walk through the garage door and say "I love you baby girl." I will never understand why this has happended and certainly will never understand it.

All I keep hearing from everyone is it will get easier with time. Well I'm finding everyday harder then the one before most of the time. The past couple months have just been one first after another without him .. Easter.. my parents anniversary April 30.. My Dad's birthday May 5.. My Moms birthday May 17.. Jeremys Birthday May 18.. Mothers day.. Fathers Day.. It's just not fare.

I have come to this guest book to write at least 20 times but can never bring myself to do it. I guess I just don't want to admit it's real. I guess I figured if I wrote here it would be official.. he would really be gone. No matter what though the loss of my Daddy at this point in my life will never seem real. It cant be right?

I saw him just 20 mins. before we got the call .. he said i'm goin up to the shop for a bit and I'll be back. I gave him a hug and a kiss.. said "bye .. I love you.. be careful." I haven't been able to hug him or give him a kiss or tell him I love him since..........

I just want my Daddy back.

Bill, you are loved and missed more than you will ever know!

April 13, 2008

Donna

April 12, 2008

To "Bill" the love of my life,

My heart is so broken without you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you constantly and cry. I'm still searching to find the answer as to why God took you from your family, friends and especially me. Everywhere I look there are so many wonderful memories of you. I struggle to make it through each day, only to wake each morning to face the agony that has taken over my soul. If not for my committment to our children who need me more than ever, I would be by your side right now. You are the only person who truly ever understood and loved me. They say that time heals all, but I really don't believe that there will ever be a day without sadness as long as we are apart. I know that you would not want me to be so distraught, but each day is a painful journey without you. I love and miss you more than you could ever imagine. A big part of my heart was taken the day you left this earth. I long for the day that we will be together again. I love you always and forever.

XOXOOXOXOXOXO

Lawyer Mike Connolly

March 23, 2008

Dear God:

On March 10, 2008 you took my friend Bill Szymanki into your arms and brought him home to you. In doing so you took away from us a person who was very special and created a void that will never be filled. Bill was one of those special people who always gave more than he took. He cared about everyone he came into contact with and I was very proud to call him my friend. You blessed me with the opportunity to travel with him to the NA world convention in Texas in 2007 and what a trip that was. I learned alot on that trip; alot about Bill and Nick and through their guidance alot about myself. Bill showed me what it was like to be a man, a friend and gentle person. In addition, Bill showed me what it was to be a family man. He adored his family and loved spending time with them. He welcomed me into his home and allowed me the pleasure of knowing his family.
I would also like to thank you for his wonderful family. They, like Bill, are very special people. You see they were always willing to share Bill with the rest of us. Bill never got the telephone calls saying why aren't you home, why are you still out with your friends. Bills family knew that the rest of us needed him also, and they always befriended those of us that Bill befriended. We were always treated like family whenever we went to their home.
Lord, now that you have taken Bill home to be with you, please give his family the strength and the courage to carry on. Please guide them and give them comfort through the hard times that lay ahead. Please rmember how special these people are.
Lawyer Mike

Bobbi in KY

March 22, 2008

So sorry for your loss, what a tragedy. Your family is constantly in my prayers.

Jennifer Blottenberger

March 19, 2008

What do you do when your heart is broke…?
You go to sleep every night with your pillow soaked!

What do you do when there is no one around?
How do you gain the strength to stand your ground?

You wait your whole life, hoping and dreaming…
Then all of a sudden you wake up screaming?

Is this a dream? This isn’t possibly my life!
What about your Children? What about your Wife?

The days are so long and it seems to never end…
I don’t know if this broken heart will ever mend….

So may people left behind…
I, myself, am losing my mind!

I will never forget you- not even for a day…
King Baby--- what else is there to say?

What do I with no more tomorrow?
What happens to this pain and sorrow?

It hurts so bad, I just wanna die!
All to do is continue to cry….

So much left unsaid, so much to do…
What will happen now without You?

I know you are looking down from the Heavens above,
Up there with a family full of so much love!

Watching over us, with the rest.
Making sure we are still doing our best.

I pray that one day I will understand.
Until then, back to the plan.

I hope you know how much you were loved.
I knew you loved me when push came to shove.

I’ll never forget that last hug…and those last words you said to me…
You will live on forever in my memory!

I love you Dad! Forever and Always!

Jen

Nicole McCauley

March 17, 2008

At the funeral I was very upset with myself. I couldn't for the life of me think of a memory of me and Mr. Bill, but then I remembered every memory Katie and I share was and is because of him. Mrs. Donna had s doing in that also. I love you guys and Im always here for you!

tracy c

March 17, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. We will all miss him. He's looking down on us though, keep remembering that!

Susan

March 16, 2008

Dear Donna,
I am so sorry for your lose. I have know you and Bill for almost thirty years, and it really hurts to think about how you and the kids must feel right now. Bill, no doubt, is in a better place now, but I know that dosn't make it any easier for you and the kids. My prayers are with you and your family.

Anonymous

March 14, 2008

I never met Bill but I have a close relative whom he helped greatly.

Cherie Wells

March 14, 2008

Jen: My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. He is now w/the angels along with all other NA members up there. He is not alone.
love you,
Cherie W

Deborah Renner

March 13, 2008

To the Family, I met Bill in 2000 and he truely was an inspiration for me to turn my life around and to live life. I will forever be grateful for knowing him. My prayers are with you at this sad time. I hope you find strength in knowing that his legacy lives on thru those, whose lives he touched.

bonnie arthur

March 12, 2008

Donna and family you all are in my prayers.May God give you all the strength you need at this time.

Theron

March 12, 2008

Dear Family,
I realize that there are no words that can take away your pain right now. But I want to know that Bill's life was not a wasted life. He invested in my life and the lives of so many others. His spirit will continue to live through his family and countless friends. My prayer is for God to comfort and strenghten the entire Szymanski family and remind each of you that Bill left a lot of friends here willing to help in any way we can. God Bless You All!!!

Traci SVOBODA

March 12, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this wonderful man. I also came to know this man through a fellowship and he always brought a smile to my face. He will be greatly missed by many.

Benjamin Barad

March 12, 2008

Bill,

You were an inspiration to all of us at Ellwood. You made a business into something personal that touched us all. You were a great man, and you helped countless people, you will be missed.

Kristin Fox

March 12, 2008

Donna, Katie and Will, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength you need and may he watch over you during this time. Bill's good work and wonderful personality will live on in all of our memories.

Ann

March 12, 2008

Donna, Katie, Will, Jeremy & Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man, husband and father; loving, kind, funny and generous. He will be greatly missed. May the love and strength of family and friends carry you through the pain and sorrow. With love,

Leah Leon

March 12, 2008

Dear Katie and Family,
As I can not begin to comprehend your loss, I just want to say that I will be thinking of you and keeping you all in my prayers!
Praying for you to find strength to get through this tragic time and also remembering all the wonderful memories you all had!!
With Deepest and Sincerest Sympathy,
Leah Leon

Barb

March 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. As a member of the same fellowship as Bill , he will be remembered my many who he helped by reaching out and showed me , along with many others that there is a better way to live.

Barb

March 12, 2008

Dear Donna and Children, My heart is broken over the lost of a wonderful Husband and Father.I know Bill will never leave any of you his sprit will always be with you.May God give you comfort. Love you

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