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Walter ZAKOWSKI Obituary

ZAKOWSKI - Walter A. "Suddenly" March 10, 2013, of Tonawanda, NY; beloved husband of Charlene (nee Clark); father of Wally (late Joyce), Debbie (Eddie), John, Judy (Jim), and Mary; also survived by sister Mary, 12 grandchildren, two step-children, four step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and constant companion Zachary. No prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday at 9:30 AM at Our Lady Help Of Christians Church, 4125 Union Rd. at Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA. Arrangements by SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME 825-5205.

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 13, 2013.

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March 15, 2013

Charlene, you have our deepest sympathy. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong and God Bless.

Bridget and Matthew Hernandez

March 15, 2013

Charlene, you have our deepest sympathy. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong and God Bless.

Bridget and Matthew Hernandez

The Mitri family

March 15, 2013

Charlene Wally was such a great guy to be around, he will be missed our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

RALPH & BLANCHE FINNEY-HOOD

March 15, 2013

OUR DEAREST FRIEND CHARLENE & FAMILY,

NOT BEING WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW IS THE ONLY THING THAT SADDENS US MORE THAN THE LOSS OF "OUR WALLY". YES, WITH LIFE AND TIME COMES CHANGE, TOO OFTEN IT ARRIVES WITH SUCH A SUDDEN AND IMPERIOUS URGENCY, IT FINDS US VOID OF ANY MEANS BY WHICH TO CALCULATE OR MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE PAIN OR DEEPTH OF THE MAR IT USHERS IN.

OUR RESOLVE IS...THANKS CHARLENE FOR MAKING WALLY APART OF OUR LIVES AND SHARING HIM WITH US. HE WAS A TRUE REFLECTION OF THE LOVE HE DEMONSTRATED TO YOU, FAMILY, "ZACH" AND FRIENDS OPENLY. HE TOUCHED MANY LIVES ON HIS JOURNEY AND HE WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS.

"ABSOLUTE FRIENDS"

Tom & Rosemary Wilczak

March 14, 2013

Charlene, very sorry to hear about wally, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow

Larry Malczewski

March 14, 2013

To say Wally was one of a kind is certainly true. He was a funloving guy and will be deeply missed. You have our thoughts and prayers...rest in peace.

Larry and Monica

Gale & Jim Scott

March 14, 2013

Charlene, I am so sorry to hear about Wally. Our prayers are with you and your family.

RON CRANE

March 14, 2013

CHARLENE SORRY FOR THE LOSS CHARLIE WAS A GREAT GUY.

Don Swiniarski

March 14, 2013

Sorry to hear about Wally I always enjoyed working with him God Bless

Angelo and Carol Cane

March 14, 2013

Charlene and Family,
During this difficult time may your memories bring you comfort. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris& Nancy Riccio

March 13, 2013

We knew Wally for a long time,he was always a good guy,and fun to be around,He will be missed,our sympathy to his family.

Ed and Audrey Oczytko

March 13, 2013

Charlene and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Kuschke

March 13, 2013

I will miss seeing him and Zach out walking. So sorry for your loss.

March 13, 2013

To Charlene & family,
May God bless & comfort you at this difficult time. So glad we saw Wally at family reunion in 2011. It was too many years. We will keep him and you in our prayers.
Tony & Alma Pasek

March 13, 2013

Prayers for peace, and comfort at this difficult time. Sonny was our cousin, we haven't seen him in decades, however,time didn't erase any memories of his caring ways. Mary, and family, we offer our condolence and prayers.

Barb Dye and family

March 13, 2013

Charlene: Our prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family. A wonderful man was he and will be missed by many. Stay strong. Jack Fridmann

Bill & Debbie Ashline

March 13, 2013

Charlene and Family, so sorry to hear about Wally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow

Joe and Chris Pasek

Joe and Chris Pasek

March 13, 2013

Joe and I were so surprised to hear of Wally's death...he always seemed so active...RIP Wally....May our Lord's peace be with you Charlene in your time of sorrow.

Nicole Zakowski-DeShane

March 13, 2013

Fly high papa <3

Debra Akromas

March 13, 2013

Love you dad! Going to miss you!

March 13, 2013

Charlene and family, Wayne and I are so sorry for your loss. Wally was a gentleman and will be missed. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Ursula and Wayne

Paul Ignaczak

March 13, 2013

Hard working and always able to find humor, I enjoyed working with Wally.
Busting our hump and laughing uncontrollably happened a lot.
Rest easy Brother.

Kathy Andresino

March 13, 2013

My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your Family.Wally was a wonderful person.He will alway be with his Family and Friends in our Hearts.

Cathy Karl

March 13, 2013

Wally was so much fun to know and work with, he will be missed by many. With our deepest sympathies to You and your family and Zachary at this sad time. Cathy & Jim.

Kathy Bardini

March 13, 2013

Charlene and family we are so sorry for your loss. Wally was such a great fun guy he was thought of often and he will surely be missed by many. our Prayers are with you. John Kathy and Mike

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