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for Henry PIROWSKI
Bev Tate
February 7, 2020
Gloria & Hank Jr. I remember when you and Hank met and all the good times we had . I can still hear him laughing...❤
Patricia Beckwith
February 25, 2012
Dear Gloria, Henry Jr. & Pirowski Siblings: My sisters & I grew up with the Pirowski clan. We all attended the same schools & church so we were lucky to get to know the family well. "Hanky" was sweet, kind & funny even in elementary school-he was my 5th gr. crush. His life was short, but from the memorials written, he lead a great & charitable life. His legacy will live on, the same legacy passed on to him by his loving, down to earth, funny parents & siblings. God Bless you all & may all your happy memories get you through these difficult days. He will always be with you. Tish (Lanc) Beckwith
Mike Mettille
February 21, 2012
Hank was a dedicated public servant who made our community a better place to live.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Angie Heusinger
February 20, 2012
Dear Gloria and Family,
I'm so sorry, I just heard of Hank's passing. My thoughts are with you.From all the wonderful letters, I see he has also, like my son, left a wonderful imprint in this world! May your sweet memories sustain you on your new journey, and may he rest in peace,
Love Angie
Jeff Ricketts
February 17, 2012
When my office was in Buffalo City Court, Hank and I often shared fishing tips, stories, hot spots. He made me an ultra light rod that I still proudly use today. Great guy.
Marg Heffron-Marren
February 16, 2012
Gloria my deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Sandi Threeths
February 15, 2012
To Hankie and Family
Memories from Clark Street will forever be. Our prayers goes out to you and your family. May God continue to bless you.
Sandi, Byron and Brandi
Chrissi Lukasczyk Joseph
February 15, 2012
Bobby, Jack and Family...May you find comfort in the memories of Hank at this difficult time. Forever keep him in your heart..
February 15, 2012
The Department of Court Services, BERMUDA, extends sincere condolences to Hank's family and colleagues. We are indebteded to him for his invaluable contibutions, his infectuous laugh and his sincere interest in people. He has left a legacy in Buffalo, New York, the US and internationally- surely a tough act to follow! To his immediate family, Thank You for sharing Hank with the world; to Judge Russell and his extended family in the Buffalo Courts, Thank You for sharing your gem of a Big Guy!! Our prayers and wishes for peace, comfort and continual laughter in your memories of Hank remain. Trust and believe. Alfred and Gina Maybury, Bermuda.
Julius Lang
February 14, 2012
Greg Berman, the director of the Center for Court Innovation, recently blogged about Hank:
http://courtinnovation.blogspot.com/2012/02/hank-pirowski-rip.html
"Earlier today, I received the sad news that Hank Pirowski had passed away after a long illness. Hank was a pioneering figure in New York State. He was an early believer in drug court and played a key role in bringing a number of different problem-solving courts to Buffalo. My favorite project of his was Buffalo's C.O.U.R.T.S program, which helped to inspire our own Bronx Community Solutions.
I wasn't particularly close to Hank -- all told, I probably only spent a few hours in his company. But I think I was one of many who admired him from afar for his creativity and his industry, to say nothing of his quirky sense of humor. My favorite moment with Hank was a lunch we had together a few years back during a visit I made to Buffalo. After a tour of C.O.U.R.T.S, he took me to a local lunch place and graciously shared stories of his brief experience as a player at the Washington Redskins training camp. He will be missed."
I couldn't have put it better myself!
February 14, 2012
My heartfelt condolences at the family's loss, and much peace to all after the wonderful care given to a wonderful man.
Kathleen Cegielski
Paul Fox
February 14, 2012
Jack,Bobby and the entire Pirowski family My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.My your brother rest in peace.
Margo Orton
February 14, 2012
I knew Hank through our mutual profession and involvement in Drug Treatment Court and had the pleasure of seeing him annually at the State Conferences. He was, without a doubt, a man who was dedicated to helping others and did so with a passion. He always had a smile and a handshake for everyone and will be missed. RIP Hank and know that your time with us was well spent. Your family & friends were blessed to have you.
John LaHood
February 14, 2012
He will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to work with him at Buffalo Veteran's Court.
February 14, 2012
Dear Jack, Bobby and Family,
I remember meeting Hank and he was such a kind and gentle person. I can only imagine the loss your family is feeling. Keep your memories close, they will help to ease your sorrow. I will keep your family in my prayers. Sue Griffin
Pamela LaMancuso
February 14, 2012
Hank, I will forever be grateful to you as I do not know where I would be without you. You took me under your wing and shared with me all that you know. You always made sure your "work children" were safe no matter what you had to do. I watched you change the lives of so many people and you continue to do so with the wonderful work that you left behind here in Buffalo and around the world as Treatment Courts are everywhere. Your laugh will forever be in our hearts...thank you for making me who I am today.
To the Pirowski family- my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Thank you for sharing such an awesome man with us.
Rev. Barry Zavah
February 14, 2012
From 2/18/97-9/28/02, I was privileged to be part of an experienced and thoroughly professional Drug Court team at the Buffalo (NY) City Court. Henry (Hank) Pirowski may not have created the role of Drug Court Coordinator, but he certainly redefined it. We cannot begin to fully appreciate how important he has been to the drug court movement, working to create and distribute a Management Information System (MIS) when he did not know a thing about computers or programming! It has been made available to other jurisdictions to copy for the cost of a disc. His ability to see the larger picture and write grants benefited thousands of persons.
If Hank retired a week after starting the COURTS Program, he would have already transformed the world in ways few could ever imagine and it was done peacefully and in the spirit of love. Consider the interconnected webs of people, families and communities in WNY and across the world better for his time on Earth given the many years after that first week which Hank Pirowski devoted to the field of addictions treatment.
Semper Fi, Big Guy!
Karima Amin
February 13, 2012
Rest in Peace, Hank. I only met you once but that one time was my pleasure. You were knowledgable and professional but also personable and funny. Everyone in the room appreciated your presence. I know that your family and friends will find solace in your memory.
Caroline Cooper
February 13, 2012
We have all lost a magnificent friend and colleague who has touched so many lives in so many places and in so many ways. Hank taught us so much, not only through all of the talent, creativity and direction he gave to his professional work but in his way of dealing with people -- his smile and his laugh, his warm heart and genuine love for human beings --which showed in all he did.
In the midst of our tremendous sadness we are grateful that he was part of our lives, at least for a moment.
Caroline Cooper and staff of the Justice Programs Office, School of Public Affairs, American University, Washington D.C.
Mark & Keri Lickfeld
February 13, 2012
Bobby & Jack, Our thought's & prayers are with you & your entire family during this very difficult time. May God grant your brother the almighty peace he has earned over years of such selflessness & may he bless all of you during your time of sorrow.
Mick Szymanski
February 13, 2012
To the Pirowski Family-
My sincerest condolenses on the passing of Hank. He was a good man who touched so many lives. He will be missed by countless folks. We've been friends since back in the day.. May light perpetual shine upon him. God bless you all.
February 13, 2012
Dear Gloria, Linda, Suzy, MaryEllen, Sharon, Jackie and Bobby
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of Hank. We will always treasure the great memories of Hank and all of you. His infectious laugh and great personality will always be remembered. May you find the peace that along with your mom and dad, Kenny, John and Don he will be happy keeping an eye on everyone.
Love to all - Linda and Mike Nowaczyk
Ron C.
February 13, 2012
There aren't many people who pass through this life that have such an impact on so many individuals. Hank took the time to help thousands of people, spending time giving words of wisdom. I was personally touched by Hank's gift of influence, and I truly believe that I am better at what I do because of the knowledge shared by Hank. To Hank's family, my prayers are with you all, and although weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the mornng! God Bless you all. Ron C.
JOHN A. LITWIN SR.
February 13, 2012
R.I.P. HANK
Ed & Carole Swannie
February 13, 2012
Dear Gloria and family,
Our sincerest condolences! I was in LHS with Hank and graduated with him in 1970. Hank always had an infectious smile on his face and had many many friends. Our prayers go out to you and your family during your time of need.
February 13, 2012
Dear Bobby, Jack and family, So sorry to hear of Hanks passing , may he rest in peace. ....Clay and Cindy Wicks
Patrick Welch
February 13, 2012
My friend and fellow Marine you will be missed by all of us who had the great opportunity to know you.
You have received new orders to report to your final duty station where all Marines go;
"Guarding the streets of Heaven."
God Bless & Semper Fi
Patrick Welch
Grace Di Thomas-Di Virgilio
February 13, 2012
Gloria, May Hank rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Lunievicz
February 13, 2012
Our sincerest condolences. Here at NDRI, we are grateful to have known Hank through his wonderful work with Veterans, Drug and Mental Health Courts. We learned much from him. We will miss him as a colleague and as a friend. From the Training Institute Staff...
Paul Molloy
February 13, 2012
Hank we will miss you and thank you for being such a wonderful leader in providing an opportunity for recovery from addiction. Paul Molloy, Oxford House
Carolyn Hardin
February 13, 2012
A song by Ruthie Foster says
Up above my head - there must be music in the air.
Up above my head - there's music sweet music everywhere.
Oh I really do believe must be heaven somewhere.
The Drug Court world has lost a great friend, mentor and teacher in Hank Pirowski. Up above my head there must be laughter in the air.
Up above my head there is laughter sweet laughter everywhere.
I hear Hanks laughter up above my head. Hank always had a smile and laugh that touched us all. Hank gave so freely of his life, time and talent. He coined the phrase Dollars are equal to Data. He co-developed the Buffalo MIS System that has been so freely given to thousands. Hank served as faculty for NDCI, where I met him in 1999. He was my friend, my mentor and teacher and he will be greatly missed. He leaves a legacy that will last on in the lives of those he touched.
To his family you are truly in my prayers.
The Peccia's
February 13, 2012
To Bobby, Karen, Hayley and the entire Pirowski Family may you take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Beverly & Bill Tate
February 13, 2012
Dear Gloria and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We had many good times together and he will live on in our memories. You fought a tough fight and may he now rest in peace. He will be missed.
Tearah Mullins
February 13, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Pirowski family. Hank was a wonderful person to know. May he rest in peace.
Lenore Pawlowski
February 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy... Through his work in the COURTS Program, Hank has touched many lives, even many people who never met him. We are blessed to have had him.
Nicole Rydzynski
February 13, 2012
Sharon and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. May he no longer be in silence but dancing with the angels. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
sandy bellagamba
February 13, 2012
Dear Hank and Jack My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Jerry Puma
February 13, 2012
Dear Gloria and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. It seems like yesterday when Hank started as an intern with City DSAS. I can still hear his booming laugh... May he rest in peace.
Harry Flak
February 13, 2012
May Angels be with Hank and his family. Thoughts and prayers.
Jim Mulderig
February 13, 2012
May the soul of Hank be at rest. He had a vision which became a reality to assist veterans with issues. This vision now a national veterans program in many cities is a real tribute to Hank. Thank you for your service..
Ann Marie Tyrpak
February 13, 2012
Dear Sharon and family. I was sorry to hear of Hank's passing. I have great memories of a great man from Lackawanna! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
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