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Joan K. Rzadkiewicz

FUNERAL HOME

Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. - Delaware Chapel

1132 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, New York

Joan Rzadkiewicz Obituary

RZADKIEWICZ-Joan K. October 12, 2007 at age 55; beloved daughter of Virginia (nee Chmiel) and the late Chester Rzadkiewicz; dear sister of Chester M. (Carol) Rzadkiewicz, Patricia R. (Alan) Smith and Karen A. (Randall) Biehl; cherished aunt of Claire Smith, Jillian Smith, Ron Biehl and Matt Biehl; loving companion of Eileen M. Gilmartin. The family will be present on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday from St. Joseph University Church at 11 AM. Please assemble at church. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA. Online register at www.Amigone.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Rzadkiewicz

13 Entries

Nancy Smith

October 25, 2007

My deepest condolences to Joan's family and friends in Buffalo. I have know Joan for years and have always appreciated her kindness, intelligence and sense of humor.
Sincerely,

Frank Militello

October 17, 2007

I have good memories of Joan as a next door neighbor on Fordham Drive in the '90s. Our friendship continued whether I was in Buffalo or Philadelphia or beyond. That meant alot to me.

Lynne Biehl

October 17, 2007

Though I have not seen Joan in many many Years, I will always remember her loving presence. My thoughts & prayer are with everyone, especially Her Sister Karen, My Big Bro Randy & nephews Ron & Matt.xo

Eileen Katz

October 16, 2007

Today's service and luncheon were a beautiful tribute to Joan. She made the world a better place and will not be forgotten. Even in their time of sorrow, those closest to Joan were warm and welcoming to the many people at the wake and service.

Carol Skop

October 15, 2007

Joan was such a sweet, kind spirit. It was evident how much she loved the kids here at #84 and they certainly loved her. We will all miss her and will always remember her.

Hanzila Geneive Johnson

October 14, 2007

She was our "Joanie" in the Buffalo Public School's Speech Department. She was our fearless free spirit. Joan was the epitome of a quiet strength underlined by honesty, dignity and respect. A bright light has now gone out--one we can least afford to lose--one we miss terribly already.

Nothing but love for you, Joanie!

Linda Militello

October 14, 2007

To all who love Joan,
Joan was more than a friend for the last 17 years, more than my next door neighbor for 11 years, more than a colleague at School 84 for 8 years.
She gave my daughter Katie the patience, love, attention, encouragement, and understanding to speak. As a speech therapist,Joan did that for 35 years with hundreds of students.
At 4 years old, Katie had her first full conversation with Joan, not with her parents or siblings. Katie has Asperger syndrome. Joan gave our family hope, joy, laughter, peace and awareness that Katie was not a child with a disorder, but a very special girl. I don't know another human being who comes close to Joan in those gift giving attributes.
Katie and Joan shared a profound love of animals. Three weeks ago they were sharing pet and animal stories. As my Katie said yesterday, "I wish I had more time to be with her." We all do Katie, we all do.

MARIE BIEHL

October 14, 2007

TO KNOW JOAN WAS TO LOVE HER..
I SHALL MISS HER PRESENCE AT ALL MY GRANDSONS CELEBRATIONS..

Karen Taylor

October 13, 2007

Eileen,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heartbreaking time. We are so sorry for the loss of your loving partner and best friend, Joan.

We're thankful for the time we had with Joan, albeit shorter than we wanted. No one can take the place of Joan - healer, rakki master, astrologist, cat lover, political activist and community socialite.

Joan always made room in her heart for all her friends, with no requirements or strings attached. We will miss Joan's friendship, but will cherish her memory.

Love,
Karen and Mary Ellen

Audrey Kunz

October 13, 2007

To Mrs. Rzadkiewicz, Chet, Patty, Karen, other family members and Eileen:

In my kitchen at home, there hangs a plaque with a passage about "Friendship". This passage begins by stating that Friendship is a miracle. This passage concludes by referring to Friendship as "God's most precious gift". I regard Joan's presence in my life, her very special friendship, as a miracle. For 35 years, we have shared many personal and professional experiences. I shall truly miss her physical presence in my life. Her spiritual presence will always be present in my home through the special gifts of artforms (crystal pieces, an iridescent vase, pottery, etc) which she had given me as Birthday and Christmas gifts. Joan has truly enriched my life. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to all.

Maureen Lapp

October 13, 2007

I will miss Joan. She was all about goodness and healing. She was a good friend to many.

Chris Marple

October 13, 2007

To the family and close friends of Joan,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your daughter, sister and beloved friend. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at her passing. She was a great person and a wonderful colleague. Joan touched and enriched the lives of many as she dedicated her life to the children in the city of Buffalo as Speech/Language Pathologist. She will be greatly missed.

Phyllis Millemaci

October 13, 2007

Dear Mrs. Rzadkiewicz, Eileen, Karen, Patty, and Chet,

It is with great sadness that I leave WNY unable to honor my special friend Joan at her Mass on Monday. Joan was an incredible, unselfish, loving person who spent her entire life doing service for others. Joan Star will continue to shine her brightness forever and ever. My love and prayers to you all.

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