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William STROZYK Obituary

STROZYK - William E. Of Buffalo, NY, December 20, 2009 at age 44. Devoted brother of Suzanne (James) McKinley, Jean Marie (Mark) Lewis, Jeff Strozyk and Grace (David) Ciszkowski; cherished uncle of Dawn (McKinley)(Mark) Davidson, Nancy (McKinley)(Ed) Keighron, Mark (Sarah) Lewis, Jenna Lyn Lewis, David and Kristina Ciszkowski and the late Anthony Strozyk. The family will be present to receive friends Saturday from 4-8 PM for a memorial gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, where funeral services will immediately follow at 8 PM. Will was a proud employee of People Inc., his work brought him great joy. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to benefit Make a Wish Foundation.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 23, 2009.

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Valerie and Scott Conway

December 26, 2009

To Will's family, sincerest condolences. May we all hold our memories of him near and dear, and pray he is at peace.

Nancy Mancuso

December 26, 2009

To all of Will's Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and close to our hearts.
The Mancuso Family
My Dear friend Sue,
No one can know exactly the sorrow you carry inside. The only thing I can tell you is that we find comfort in the fact that we carry them with us. A memory or something silly that connected us. And with time the pain fades and the memories carry on and we think of something and it brings a smile to our faces.
God bless you and your family. Will's in heaven With Bob.
Love, Nancy

Nicole & Joe Lops

December 26, 2009

Sue, Jim, Nancy, Dawn & family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Just wanted to let you know that we are here for you. Our thoughts and prayers.

Madonna Rivera

December 26, 2009

To Nancy ,Sue and Jim - I`m so sorry for your loss .My thoughts and prayers are with you !!!

Mark DAVIDSON

December 25, 2009

GO AS SWIFTLY AND AS STRONGLY ON YOUR JOURNEY INTO THAT BRAVE NEW WORLD AS YOU DID IN THIS WORLD. MAY THE ROAD BE SMOOTH, WITH LOW HILLS AND SHALLOW VALLEYS.

Mark Davidson

December 25, 2009

GO AS SWIFTLY AND AS STRONGLY ON YOUR NEW JOURNEY INTO THAT BRAVE NEW WORLD AS YOU DID IN THIS WORLD. MAY THE WAY BE SMOOTH AND STRAIGHT, WITH LOW HILLS AND SHALLOW VALLEYS.

Grace Strozyk-Ciszkowski

December 24, 2009

"I like to remember Billy...my little brother who followed after me. He did indeed have a good sense of humor throughout his life, just like our dad. In fact, I think everyone that knew them both would say Will was a chip off the old block. He was his father's son...in every way. They lived and died in much the same way, same month and at a young age. I loved them both unconditionally and always will."

David Fell

December 24, 2009

A friend who will be missed. He recently spoke of being the mlotek from our HS Football days and noted that meant being The Hammer that sums it up. Will "hammered' through life and I am sure is "Hammering" now. Godspeed Will, always in our hearts. With condolences to all who cared for him

Selina Olomua

December 24, 2009

Will & I became friends in 1994 working for Tops Markets,I will never forget how he looked out for me and took care of me, never an unkind word and always a smile. When he came to visit me in Charlotte after I had to move, I realized what a devoted friend he was and we had time to really bond over the week he stayed with me. Bill, I love you and will miss you.

Patrick Finnegan

December 23, 2009

Nancy, Ed and family,
Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Pat and Sam

kate minyard

December 23, 2009

I am very blessed to have become friends with Will through our work at People Inc. It would be difficult to find a more genuine, caring, and generous person. When I was quite sick recently, Will immediately donated hours of his health reserve time to help me. We had coffee just about 2 weeks ago and like most "coffee with Will" times it was filled with many deep thoughts and much laughter. His passing is a truly deep loss to all those who knew him and those he worked with and cared for. And though I absolutely believe we go on after this life,and that we all meet again...this was far, far too soon.... Much prayers and healing energy to all those whose life Will touched, and who are missing him now....Nurse Kate

Dawn Lewis Wingerter

December 23, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes to Will's family.
I will always remember the fun loving guy that used to hang out at the Gardenvale/Cherry Lane Playgound as a kid. With Facebook Will was able to reconnect with many childhood friends and I know we will all miss him.

Mary Zent

December 23, 2009

Will was a great guy with such a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. May God bless his family in their time of grief. We're all praying for you.

Sue Wukovits - Cleve Hill '84

December 23, 2009

I recently reconnected with Will through Facebook. I looked forward to his witty blurbs and music clips! They always brought a smile to my face. I will remember his thoughtfulness and kindness. Be at peace Will.......
Sincerely,

Michelle Miller Rogers

December 23, 2009

Will had such a big heart, and though his time here was short he touched many lives....
"Its not the years in your life, its the life in your years.."
And he made his years count!!
Peace of Christ, Michelle Miller Rogers

Nancy Knoerl

December 23, 2009

I feel lucky to have known Will since first grade and to have been able to reconnect with him these past few months. I will always remember his kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

December 23, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Will's family for this great loss. My earliest memories from MDG had Will in them and I was proud to call him a friend all through school. God Bless You during this difficult time!

Kelly Robinson-Christel

December 23, 2009

I am not sure what I could possibly say about Will in just one little paragraph. I got the rare opportunity to get to know Will very well in the last 7 months and was blessed by his giving heart and caring ways. He is someone I will miss very much and think of often. I spent the last few days looking over things Will has sent to me, and this is the most fitting quotation at this time. He sent this to me some time in November, 2009. So appropriate and true. I will never forget him. He wrote:
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
...to his family (esp. Salem and Robin who he loved with all his heart) I send my sincere condolences in your loss and pray for your peace and comfort but I mostly pray that my friend, William Edward, is no longer in pain and smiling down at all of us who loved him. Rest in peace, Will.

Christie Mathews

December 23, 2009

Will i am so glad that i had to know you. You will always hold a spot in my heart. You were one of a kind and will always be missed

Daniel Kishbaugh

December 23, 2009

I wish to convey my deepest sympathies to Wills family and friends. He will be truly missed. It won't be the same without looking to my side and seeing my guard there.

Cathy Wilde

December 23, 2009

Will, I am glad we got back in touch through Facebook these last few months. You had a big heart and will be missed.

Kevin Kumpf

December 23, 2009

I attended grade school with Will and he was always a kind hearted and caring person. May he be blessed and have peace in eternity. His presence will be missed but his caring spirit will live on forever in those he has touched.

Bless You.

December 23, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you in your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.

Amy Wheeler McNess
Cleve Hill '84

Michelle Hinca

December 23, 2009

With deepest sympathy - keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Will's sense of humor and laughter.

Debbie Striegel

December 23, 2009

I will miss William on facebook...he just made so many of us laugh. He was also in my grad.class of 1983. "God Bless" William's family .

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