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Robert Karalus Obituary

KARALUS-Robert W."Uncle Bob, Mr. K." September 26, 2007 of Cheektowaga, NY; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Lewandowski); dearest father of Linda (Brian) Stelmaszyk, Richard (Lori) Karalus and Andrew (Erika) Karalus; loving grandfather of Denise, Christopher, Zachary, Richard, Holly, Cheyanne and Danielle; brother of George Karalus and late twin Richard (Dolores) Karalus; son-in-law of Regina Lewandowski; brother-in-law of Alice (Steve) Sturman, Richard and Patricia Lewandowski; survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.), Saturday at 8:15 AM and in St. Gabriel's R.C. Church at 9 AM. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Family present Friday only 2-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Robert was a former employee of The Buffalo News, a Marine Corp Veteran and loved spending time with family and friends at his fishing cabin in Quebec.
Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 28, 2007.

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Kevin and Heather Jaruszewski

September 28, 2007

I will never forget how kind and caring you always were to us. You always made us feel welcomed, and you will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and wishes go out to the family. We are deeply saddened.

Shannon Fisher

September 28, 2007

Dear Karalus Family,

We are so sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shannon, Dave and Andrew Fisher

Tim Jennings

September 28, 2007

Uncle Bob - We are deeply saddened at your passing and know that you are scouting on ahead to keep us all safe. Your friendship, sense of humor and honor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved you. The world is truly a better place because you were in it. May you rest in peace.
Love, Tim and Susan Jennings

Kathy Huntz

September 28, 2007

Cousin Bobby,
I think I was one of the few who could tell you and Dicky apart! I'll always remember the good times growing up--fish in our bathtub, your boat, Cherry Creek, Christmas at your Mom's..... Be at peace.
Love, Cousin Kathy

Bob Heil and Family

September 28, 2007

Dear Barbara,
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers for God's blessings for you all.

Joe,Darlene,Mike,Adam Fabozzi

September 28, 2007

Uncle Bob, You will truly be missed by everyone. You were such a wonderful person to know. There are so many good memories. Rest in peace.

Julie Schwartz (Kielma)

September 28, 2007

Dear Linda and family,

I was very sad to hear about the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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