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for Robert BARCZAK
Lisa Marie Cuzydlo-Donohue
June 2, 2025
Thank you for teaching me how to water ski on Cuba Lake. You will always be of legend status.
Anthony Curatolo
June 2, 2025
Always thinking of you!
Sue Ferrio (Burgio-'74)
June 17, 2016
Dear Barczak Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Barczak. He was a real class-act and a nice man at SHHS. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sally Mudd
June 16, 2016
I was the second Secretary that worked for Bob At Sweet Home. He was a wonderful man that did so much for the students, coaches, administrators, teachers and workers at Sweet Home. He had a way of bringing all of us together to make work fun. He knew how to give a person confidence to do their best. My sympathy goes out to his family and all his friends. He was the best there is and will be missed by all.
norbert smith
June 13, 2016
bob rip
Michael Croft
June 12, 2016
Our condolences to Bob's family. What a truly great man. He always seemed larger than life to us. He was someone who always led by example whether as a father, husband, teacher, coach or friend. We feel truly fortunate to have spent the time we did with him and will miss him greatly.
Susan & Michael
Bill Glazier
June 11, 2016
Mr Barczak was one of the best. I am so glad I had the chance to see him in Buffalo two years ago. He went to high school with my Mom, and of course was the driving presence behind all sports at Sweet Home while I was there. He was just a great guy - always knew what you and your team were up to, always had an encouraging word, and knew precisely what you needed to work on to get better. He helped us get lacrosse started at Sweet Home. He was the quintessential Athletic Director - straight from Central Casting, and left his mark on generations of teams and students at Sweet Home and in Western New York. His presence will long be felt by the many he touched.
This captures it...Nicely...
Lisa, Joseph & Myles Tristan Cuzydlo-Donohue
June 10, 2016
Dearest Barczak Family,
We send our deepest condolences. I will always remember the Summer-time fun on Cuba lake, and the opportunity to learn how to water ski. Thank you SO much for that.
Bob always had so much enthusiasm for life, as do ALL of you. Keep it flowing ~ The world needs it.
"May there never be an end, rather a change of worlds."
Mike Barrett
June 9, 2016
Bob was a huge, positive influence on so many athletes and students. Truly a legendary man. Treasure your memories.
Barry Slagle
June 9, 2016
My thoughts today are with you ..I am one of the young men he had touched with influence for the meaning of sports and the creation to all aspects of life. Mr. Barack and Joseph Shift let guided me away from just accepting something less than my potential .I was one of 3 Captains of the unbeaten Sweet Home Football team 1969-70. I went on to college at Brown and law school.,,He made a difference and I know that everyone knows I am not alone in feeling this way.RIP coach
Debbie (Sheehan) Spence
June 9, 2016
With sympathy and love; remembering the good man that he was and the legacy he has left behind at Sweet Home.
Jon Kolber
June 9, 2016
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Michelle.
Jon Kolber
June 9, 2016
I was saddened to hear the news. Though I was only close to Bob for a few short years I've thought of him often and fondly since those days at Sweet Home. He was a positive influence in my life at a place and time it was needed. I will miss him but will continue to think of him often. - Chris King
Bob Arkeilpane
June 9, 2016
Mrs. Barczak and family,
It's really hard to add to the wonderful things that so many are saying. Bear was a role model, leader, and mentor to coaches, staff, and student-athletes alike. The fact that Sweet Home was so dominant in both boys and girls programs, as far back as the 70's was a testiment to his fairness and commitment to Title IX, long before it was fashionable. I can't imagine another single individual who touched as many lives in the positive way that he did in the Sweet Home School District. I have such positive memories of that part of my life because of the culture he created and I am truly grateful that I was able to visit with him earlier this year. RIP Bear!
Buck Darwin
June 9, 2016
Carolyn and Family...Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.We share wonderful memories of daily discussions at "The Wall " at Holiday Cove North.Lots of good times.He will be truly missed.
Buck ,Betty and Isabel.
Karen Weidt
June 9, 2016
Carolyn, I am saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Joseph just asked about him Memorial Day weekend. Hope he meets up with David and plays a few rounds up there! Please accept our condolences for your great loss. Sincerely Karen and Joseph Weidt.
June 9, 2016
Dear Kris,
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad WAS the face of Sweet Home athletics. He was so passionate and mentored so many student athletes, including my brother Ron. Many fond memories. My condolences. Pat (Couche) Herberger
Tom LaVean
June 9, 2016
My condolences to the Barczak family on the loss of a beloved father, husband, friend and teacher. May the memories of his greatness warm your hearts and guide you through this difficult time. God bless.
Steve Pawluk
June 9, 2016
I can't imagine what life would have been like at Sweet Home without Bob Barczak. Everyone loved and respected him for giving his tireless efforts to make us all better than we thought we could be. He had a huge impact on my life and the life of so many others. All of Sweet Home mourns the passing of The Bear, a true legend. Carolyn, thank you for sharing him with all of us for all those years.
June 9, 2016
To the Barczak Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Bob was a LEGEND at Sweet Home and the BIGGEST reason ALL of us athletes succeeded in our respective sports. His tenure at Sweet Home was truly the "Golden Years" of my life. After my parents and grandparents, he was my biggest thank you during my HOF speech. We will always be Panthers and Sweet Home will always be Bob Barczak. God Bless.
Greg Gegenfurtner & Family - George, Geoff Glenn & Gretchen
June 9, 2016
Carolyn, so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. There are no words to soften the pain, but knowing he touchd so many lives in a positive way should be a comfort to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lori Gramza
Lucille ( Kalis ) Gullo
June 9, 2016
So sorry to the Barczak family for your loss.A great loss for the Sweethome HS family as well.He left a lasting impression on all the students who knew him and I was honored to be one of them. RIP
Mark Kreib
June 9, 2016
Kris, Kelly, and all of the Barczak family, please accept my most sincere condolences. While I was initially truly terrified of Mr. Barczak when in high school, I quickly came to realize what a wonderful father and man he was. May God bless and keep you all.
Christa (Rao) Greenberg
June 8, 2016
Bob Barczak did so much for many of us and for Sweet Home athletics. His commitment to the Title IX initiative helped the women's teams' attain so many records and for many of us the ability to secure college scholarships. He has served as an inspiration and a valued family friend. He will be missed but he has left us all with such wonderful memories.
Kevin Sorrentino
June 8, 2016
To Mrs Barczak and Family, thank you so much for sharing this great man with us for 35 plus years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. The Sorrentino Family
Kevin Sorrentino
June 8, 2016
To my Dad's best friend and great advisary for our business may you rest in peace "Zak" I'll miss our chats about our Yankees and how we were gonna find a a way to win. I also miss your great wisdom and passion for HS Sports and the utmost faith you had in student athletes, you truly were one of the "best" as my Dad always would say. Our years at Cuba lake will always live in my mind and how your family treated us like their own. Now you and my Pop can catch up ! Love ya Mr B... Your friend Kevin Sorrentino and Family.
Don Griffith
June 8, 2016
Barczak family, Being a Sweet Home grad. I remember Mr.Barczak as a phys. ed. and later as an AD at Sweet Home. It took a small school with a funny name and turned it into a sport powerhouse in WNY. I will always have fond memories of Mr. B
Bernie and Wanda Logel
June 8, 2016
Many enjoyable holidays were spent at New Smyrna Beach with Bob and Carolyn. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
AJ Curatolo
June 8, 2016
To the Barczak's, Mr Barczak was a second father to many of us in the Sweet Home School District. He is always in my mind, especially when working out in the gym. With love and admiration, Tony Curatolo
Chimenti Karen & Paul
June 8, 2016
We will miss "The Coach" at our April vacation in New Smyrna Beach. Our deepest sympathy to Carolyn & Family !!Karen & Paul Chimenti
Mark Shelden
June 8, 2016
he was the face of sports at sweet home. great memories of a great teacher and role model
June 8, 2016
So many fond memories of Bob during my years at Cuba Lake. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carolyn, and your family. Terri Hardy Grates
Tony and Marge Evans
June 8, 2016
The Kenmore High School class of 1952 has lost great man. Our condolences to his family and many friends. His energy and humor will be missed.
Don Wyckoff
June 8, 2016
To Bob's family:
I was one of the first to be taken under Bob's wing so to speak. I was at Dexter Terrace Elementary when he Student taught there during the 59-60 school year as a fourth grader and then as a fifth Grader at Glendale Elementary (his first Job). He coached me in HS Sports and in just general life. One of the 3 biggest influential men in my life. Saw him 3 years ago. RIP Bob and know that you were a huge part of many young lives. Don Wyckoff Sweet Home Class of 1968
Glen McClary
June 8, 2016
To Carolyn and family,
It was with a very heavy heart that we learned of
Bob's passing. Our words of praise for him and you go far beyond the norm and in many cases do not do justice to the stature and standards that were set by the "Bear".
I met Bob in the summer of 1962, working as a cleaner in the high school. I had just graduated.
He was so friendly and made me feel on his level. Years later I became one of his adoring coaches (because of title 9) and loved every minute of his leadership and devotion to Sweet Home. We all were so proud to work for and with Bob and never wanted to disappoint him. Of my many fond memories was the weekend all of the coaches and staff helped to "remodel" the cottage at Cuba Lake.
Not a day will go by that I won't miss his deep voice and take charge manner. To say he was one of the greats is an understatement as is the fact he will be missed.
To the entire family we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. Bob's memory will live on and so will the heritage he built that was second to none.
With love for him,
Glen and Connie McClary
Denise Gestwick Lindross
June 8, 2016
RIP Mr. B. You molded many of us, your Sweet Home kids will always remember you
Denise Gestwick Lindross Class of 1973
June 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He will be deeply missed by all. He was my coach and mentor in high school and truly a big influence in my life. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family God Bless You Michael O;Day
Patti Saar
June 8, 2016
Mr. Barczak was a great teacher. He always brought a smile to your face.
June 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love, Betsy&John Hardy(Black Creek,NY)
June 8, 2016
Bob was a wonderful leader and advocate for our young people. He brought Sweet Home Athletics to many wonderful accolades. A true professional I enjoyed working with. Judy Harris
kathleen hartmans
June 8, 2016
This is very sad news. He was such an influence on my life during High School. I admired and loved him as a mentor and a friend. My thoughts are with your family
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