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Thomas ETZEL Obituary
Entered into rest on February 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Jeri Etzel; cherished son of the late John and Jeanette Etzel; dearest father of Mike (Susan), John, Kathy (Mike) Sacilowski, Tom (Jenny); and loving grandfather of Trevor (Bridget), Noah, Hannah, and Mary Sacilowski. The family is planning a memorial service in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
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Mike & Susan
February 18, 2025
Dad will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds for so many, many wonderful moments and so much more! His playful banter, sarcasm, life lessons, kindness, gentle strength, high integrity and love will last forever as he will always be a part of us!
It was a great honor to have this man in our lives, and a great honor to hold him forever in such high regard!
Mom has suffered the greatest loss, but also has the most to be thankful for. So much love for so many years and beyond!
Fortunately Mom has many friends, neighbors, relatives and of course family to help provide support.
Much Love, Mike & Susan
Anna Marie and Libby Gracin
February 26, 2023
so sorry to hear about Tom
Christine hanes
February 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. I´ll have a glass of wine for him. Chris hanes diamond dancers
Joe & Sheila
February 22, 2023
Jeri & Family. Jeri, you and Tom are the example of living life, as the picture of you both getting out of the Lamborghini with helmets on says a great deal to me. You both lived the motto, Carpe-Diem with few regrets. Good for you both. I know you will miss you best friend but you will meet again. Many prayers coming your way. Love Joe & Sheila.
Lorine Troidl
February 22, 2023
So difficult to lose a lifelong friend. My husband Ken(passed away a year ago) and Tom met in high school at Cleveland Hill. Many stories and memories.
Jeri Etzel
February 21, 2023
He was the love of my life, Mike put all our feelings into words beautifully. I will treasure our 61 years together, what a blessing. Yours, Jeri
Cheryl Wevodau
February 21, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
James Haas and family
February 20, 2023
Very sorry for you loss!
Michael Etzel
February 19, 2023
It is with a wave of different emotions we all have regarding dad's passing early Sat morning 2-18-2023 at the age of 82. He was quite healthy and relatively active for his age up until Dec. 2022.
Thankfully, all of our immediate family were able to share periodic visits with him while he was at times quite lucid and responsive. He somehow used what little strength he had left to talk with us, even joking a little at times, and somehow managing to remain more positive than I think I could have in his condition.
Dad and Mom have had an amazing life together, rarely apart, rarely ill, many, many travels, laughs, romance, collaboration and adventures together! They may not realize the great role models they are to us! They would do anything for each other, and Mom did anything she could to help Dad, but this was in God´s hands, and in the end, we just wanted him to be comfortable as he passed away at home in his sleep.
We are so very proud of him for always being there for us, guiding us to treat others the way we want to be treated, applying cognitive thinking to solve problems, giving fresh perspectives and great advice when needed. He always had a gentle strength about him, all the way to the end.
Dad has left us with so many great memories, sense of humor and life lessons. He will forever be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. We all hope to help Mom through this difficult time.
She has many friends, neighbors, relatives and of course family to help provide support.
Much Love, Mike & Susan
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