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Paulette SKIBNIEWSKI Obituary

SKIBNIEWSKI - Paulette A. (nee Gutowski)
Age 73, October 12, 2021, of Cheektowaga, NY and Great Valley, NY. Beloved wife of Robert Skibniewski; dearest mother of Andrea (Tom) Mattingly and Scott (Amanda) Skibniewski; loving grandmother of Connor and Maura Mattingly, Aubrey and Cadence Skibniewski; sister of Jacqueline (late Thomas) Glinski, Cynthia (late Donald) Jacobs, Jefferey (Nancy) Gutowski and Dusty (Ardia) Gutowski; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 15th, from 3-8 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, (2 blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9 AM in St. Josaphat R.C. Church, corner of William and Peoria Sts., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Paulette was the former owner of Paulette's School of Dance. Share condolences at www.SmolarekCares.com

Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2021.
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Happy 75th Birthday. I hope you are celebrating in the heavenly skies. Dance, Dance, Dance, Forever !
Miss you.
Love Jackie

Jacqueline Glinski

Family

October 13, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Paulette. I went to school at Villa with her. When my children were small they went to her dance classes. I am shocked. We kept in touch by Facebook. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May Our Lord wrap his arms around you and give you strength. And May Jesus bless my friend in Heaven. Sincerely, Joanne Zaccaria

Joanne Zaccaria

School

October 23, 2021

Paulette was a big part of my parents lives and my childhood growing up (even though I didn´t dance). I am so sad to hear about her passing. Heaven gained a dancing angel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly Walczak

October 16, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott and family at this time!

PerkinElmer Team

October 15, 2021

Paulette was a dear friend of mine. We worked out together at Silver Sneakers and spent time walking Freedom Lake together. I will truly miss her company. So sorry for your loss. Debbie Lerdahl

Debbie Lerdahl

Friend

October 15, 2021

Saddened to hear of Paulettes passing. She was a wonderful part time neighbor. She will truly be missed !!! Prayers for Bob and the family

Barb Markley

Friend

October 14, 2021

So glad we were able to visit at the family reunion and talk again just a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for your help filling in the family tree. We were very much looking forward to your next trip to Vermont. You´ll be missed!

Tom and Nanci Lepsic

Family

October 14, 2021

We will miss her greatly as a friend and member of our line dance family.

Eileen Hostuttler

October 14, 2021

One of the sweets ladies I had the pleasure of line dancing with always up beat and so determined to beat this terrible disease that has taken so many.
Just love her energy of keeping everyone happy and the Best bartender at our line dance garage always wore a smile no matter what she was going threw.
She will surly be Sadly Missed!!!!
Rest In Peace my Friend .
Thoughts and prayers go out to all who Loved her soooo much.

Anne Karassik

Other

October 14, 2021

The Mattingly Family

October 14, 2021

I was in line dancing with Paulette for several years. She was such a sweet person and always had a positive attitude. We will miss our cute little line dancing bartender terribly.

Karen Langworthy

Friend

October 14, 2021

Bob, Andrea and Scott we are so sorry about Paulette. Out deepest sympathy

Chris & Carol Taber

Friend

October 14, 2021

It's difficult to imagine life without you. I have beautiful memories of you that will help me through this difficult time. Rest in peace, Paulette. Keep on dancing. Love, your sister Jackie.

Jacqueline Glinski

Family

October 14, 2021

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smolarek Funeral Home

2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Oct

16

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Josaphat R.C. Church

corner of William and Peoria Sts, Cheektowaga, NY

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2510 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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