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Marie Polchlopek Obituary

Polchlopek, Marie Jean (nee Marranco)

Mar 21, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Richard V. Polchlopek; devoted mother of Marie (Michael C.) Klopp and the late Richard P. Polchlopek; loving grandmother of Michael L. (Jennifer) Klopp; fond great-grandmother of Aiden and Aria Klopp; dearest sister of Pauline (late Donald) Okonczak. Predeceased by her siblings Loretta (Jospeh) Liberto, Jennie (Joseph) Savarino, Michael (Josephine) Marranco, Russell (Sandy) Marranco, Florence (James) Genco and Joseph (Evelyn) Marranco and her brother and sister-in-laws Leonard (Millie) Polchlopek, William (Junie) Polchlopek and Eleanor (John) Krieger. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held privately. Online Condolences: www.Pietszak.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 23, 2025.

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Becky and Ken Shepherd

March 24, 2025

We will forever cherish the memories of Marie. Your kindness, laughter and gentle loving soul you gave to all. Marie, you leave behind a legacy of love, compassion and we are so grateful for all of the time we had with you.

Debora Klopp Winkowski

March 24, 2025

So sorry. Marie was such a nice lady and always so friendly and smiling every time I was around her. She will be missed by so many.

Janell Szepetyk

March 24, 2025

Sending my deepest condolences to the Klopp family. I have heard many many great stories about "Nana" and what a beautiful women she was. You will most certainly be missed Nana but know you have left your family with many lovely memories.

Stephanie and Sam Marranco

March 23, 2025

Rest easy Aunt Marie, a beautiful woman inside and out. Ill never forget the funny stories about Vegas with Goldie.
What a celebration it must have been when you went thru the Pearlie gates. Until we meet again. We love you. We send our sincere condolences to the Klopp family.

Ron and Sally Jakubowski

March 23, 2025

I did not know Marie personally,however, her brothers wife (sister-in-law).Millie (Miklinski) was my baby sitter some 75 years ago when she iived on Grant Street in Depew N.Y. Millies mom and dad were my aunt and uncle. My name is Ron Jakubowski I live on Columbia Avenue in Depew. My parents were Lou and Rose Jakubowski. Many many memories . I remember Millies husband Leonard ! Just a wonderful couple, fun to be with. Please accept our condolences for the loss Marie Jean. Know you are in our prayers and thoughts. We are praying prayers of comfort and peace for all of you.
With sympathy,
Ron and Sally Jakubowski

Amanda Ruffino

March 22, 2025

My aunt Marie. I loved you my whole life. Even my teenage years I never passed coming over for a card game & a marble game. Those days were special to me & my grandma I will pass those traditions down to my kids. I love you, rest now. Happy 93rd birthday in heaven what a celebration it must be up there

Nina Gardner

March 21, 2025

I will miss you Auntie Marie. I will imagine you enjoying bingo in the best seat in the house. Thanks for the memories...

Paul & Kathleen Marranco

March 21, 2025

The angels above are in celebration for you are at peace and his love with our father in heaven. In my mind, never forgotten my dear Aunt Marie.

RoseMary Sciandra

March 21, 2025

I’m so sad seeing this. Marie was always so much fun and she’s in so many of my great Buffalo memories. I’m going to miss her love of life and bingo. Sending my love to Marie,Pauline and all of our family.
RIP Cousin

Donna Okonczak

March 21, 2025

We will miss you forever Aunt Marie ♥

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