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Donald CHOTKOWSKI Obituary

CHOTKOWSKI - Donald
Gregory
Donald Gregory Chotkowski, age 84, of North Tonawanda, although he would tell you age 48, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022. Donald enjoyed bowling, and loved spending time at the cottage in Canada. He loved getting coffee at Your Host. He was dedicated to his wife Gerry, and loved his family above all else. He could talk to anybody about anything, and was a social butterfly. He worked for the North Tonawanda Department of Public Works for over 40 years, and loved telling work stories. He had a deep down love to drive and spending time behind the wheel. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, and the Catholic Home School Association. Loving husband to the late Geraldine "Gerry" Chotkowski, beloved father to Raymond (Joyce) Chotkowski, Steven Chotkowski, and Michael Chotkowski all of North Tonawanda, and Eileen (Kahl) Nelson of Little Meadows, PA; Dziadziu to Crystal, Ashley, Stephanie, Amanda Jo, Thomas, Kevin. Great grandfather to Finn, Lincoln, and Delilah. Brother to Alice Walsh. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, you know who you are. Please make memorial donations to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.Condolences may be shared at frettholdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 4, 2022.

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Raymond Russell

November 28, 2022

So sorry to hear about the lost of your Father. I always like taking with him even though it has been May years. I still remember you mom and dad doing the polka dancing. Loved them both. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

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