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Helen S. RUSZCZYK
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Helen RUSZCZYK Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Diane Ruszczyk
December 29, 2022
Love You and Miss You
Diane
December 28, 2019
December 28, 2016
Heaven needed Mom...
She's surely kept quite busy there,
while brushing little angels' hair,
making sure they're dressed just right,
and not staying out too late at night.
May 8, 2016
Happy Mother's Day to our Mom in Heaven.
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Diane Ruszczyk
May 22, 2015
If Roses grow in Heaven
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
January 1, 2015
Dear Mom,
We think about you all the time, remembering everything you did for us, and the fun we used to have.
We miss talking to you, and telling you about our day. We miss hearing your voice, and the advice you gave to us. We miss your laughter, and your smile. We miss your loving ways.
You were always so smart, and so beautiful, and a wonderful Mother. Nothing is the same without you here with us.
Love you always
Diane and Ronald
Diane & Ronald
August 6, 2014
Love You and Miss You
Diane
December 28, 2013
I Love You, Mom
and I miss you every day.
https://sites.google.com/site/dianeruszczyk/helen-stasiak-ruszczyk
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February 14, 2012
Dear Mom,
I miss you so much.
I miss you every day.
I remember all the fun times we had together....
Like when we set out in search of pizza in Vienna !!
Or when we sat in the second row for a concert at the Muzikverein !!!
But my favorite time was when you, me, and Ron were at the food court at the Luxor Hotel, eating hot dogs and ice cream.
Las Vegas was your favorite place, and I always loved meeting you there for Mother's Day.
Now I miss you on Mother's Day, and Valentine's Day, and every day.
Oh, and I also miss your pierogi !!
Yours were the best !!!!
Love,
Diane
January 26, 2012
Helen Stasiak Ruszczyk
has been enrolled in Perpetuity in the
Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupre,
Quebec, Canada,
where Masses and Prayers will be said for her in the Basilica.
Sylvester Ruszczyk
has been enrolled in Perpetuity in the Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupre,
where Masses and Prayers will be said for him in the Basilica.
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Also, private Masses will be said
for Helen Ruszczyk and
for Sylvester Ruszczyk in Lancaster, NY.
January 1, 2012
Helen's name has been placed in Perpetual Enrollment in the Oblate Prayer League, which includes:
Remembrance in daily Masses at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL and at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
Tree People
January 1, 2012
"There is an old soul in every leaf."
Two trees have been dedicated in the memory of Helen Ruszczyk.
December 2, 2010
2011 Masses for Helen Ruszczyk -
from family and friends:
Our Lady of Victory Church
767 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218-1628
Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 7:30 am
Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 7:30 am
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St. John Gualbert
83 Gualbert Ave.
Cheektowaga, NY 14211
Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 10:30 am
Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 10:30 am
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St. Gabriel’s Church
5271 Clinton St.
Elma, NY 14059
Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 7:30am
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 @ 11:30am
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Our Lady of Czestochowa
23 Willowlawn Pkwy.
Cheektowaga, NY 14206
Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:30 am
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ 8:00 am
Sunday, October 2, 2011 @ 8:00 am
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St. Philip the Apostle
950 Losson Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:00 am
Sunday, August 21, 2011 @ 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 25, 2011 @ 12:00 pm
Friday, November 18, 2011 @ 7:00 am
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Resurrection Church
1320 Como Park Blvd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Thursday, November 3, 2011 @ 8:30 am
October 28, 2010
Thank you to Father Walter Matuszak for saying Masses for Helen. He will also say a Mass for her December 28, 2010, the anniversary of her passing.
Debora Mawji
June 30, 2010
What a wonderful tribute to your mom. Her memory will live forever through love.
Ewa Niemczewska
June 12, 2010
Hello, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alison Ogunleye
June 12, 2010
Oh, Diana, what a full and wonderful life your mother lived. I truly enjoyed viewing the pictures of her. Now I KNOW where you get being a "fashionista". Whew--she was quite a looker. I know how close you and your mom were--whenever I called--you were on the other line with your mom! How great to have a mom that was also like a best friend. I know how much you will miss her and my heart and prayers are with you and your family. Lots of love always, Alison
Nancy Czosek
June 11, 2010
Diane,
The pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing her life with all of us. Joe was always so fond of his Aunt Helen. The wonderful memories of the good times with your Mom will stay with you forever. You and Ron are in my thoughts.
Nancy Czosek, San Jose, California
Penny Phillips
June 11, 2010
Diane, I love the new pictures of your Mom. I see a lot of you in the early ones. I was in St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC a couple of weeks ago and lit a candle for your Mom. xo,penny
Anne Marie Knospe
June 10, 2010
I love the old pictures. This is a great way to remember your mom.
June 9, 2010
I have added photos to this guest-book, which represent various periods in my Mom, Helen's life.
To view them all, click on "view slideshow" as there are many more pictures than those represented by thumbnails.
Diane
beautiful Helen
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
cruisin' with Ed
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Diane, Helen, Ron
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Helen in Austria
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Ed & Helen cruisin'
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Silver & Helen
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
with Diane in Poland
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
with Ron
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Rose, Helen, mother Czeslawa, Angie
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Dawn, Helen, Ron 12/24/09
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Diane, Ron, & Helen in Las Vegas
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Rose & Helen going to Las Vegaas
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Helen & Ed
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Helen & Silver
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
young Helen
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
little Helen and family
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
young Helen
Diane Ruszczyk
June 9, 2010
Helen in back of room and future Pope John Paul II seated in front. Lunch at St. Stan's in Buffalo, NY 1969
March 14, 2010
March 14, 2010
PERPETUAL MASS ENROLLMENTS for HELEN RUSZCZYK at:
=Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, Lackawanna, NY
-St. Anne De Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
=Marianist Mission, Dayton, OH
-Fransiscan Friars of the Attonement, Garrison, NY
Also, a Mass will be held at Resurrection Church, Cheektowaga, NY
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 7:45 AM
and at
St. Ambrose, West Hollywood, CA
see other posts for more Masses
February 21, 2010
St. Gabriel's Church 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY will hold a Mass for Helen Ruszczyk:
Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 9 AM
see other posts for more Masses
January 31, 2010
The Polish Union of America has
scheduled a Mass for Helen -
St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Ave., Cheektowaga, NY:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM
beautiful Helen
January 17, 2010
Helen's 80th birthday
January 17, 2010
January 14, 2010
Scheduled Masses for Helen Ruszczyk:
Our Lady of the Bright Mount, 3424 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA:
Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:00 Noon
Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
St. Gabriel’s Church, 5271 Clinton St., Elma, NY:
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 6:00 AM
Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 8:30 AM
St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY:
Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 7:30 AM
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
St. Stanislaus Church, 123 Townsend St., Buffalo, NY:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
St. John Kanty, 101 Swinburne St., Buffalo, NY:
Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:30 AM
Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 4:00 PM
Resurrection Church, 130 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY:
Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 7:45 AM
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:45 AM
Our Lady of Czestochowa, 23 Willowlawn Pkwy., Cheektowaga, NY:
Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY:
Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 8:15 AM
Tim Langford
January 6, 2010
Diane - Just wanted you to know all your friends back home are thinking of you and your family.
Diane Ruszczyk
January 5, 2010
My mother, Helen, was a former State Vice President and National Director for the Polish Union of America, where she also helped organize social events, including: banquets for the "Mazowsze" song and dance troupe from Poland; and the, then, Cardinal from Poland: Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II). Helen was so delighted when she had the chance to speak to Him privately, both in Polish and in English.
Helen was a classy lady, always well dressed. People always noticed her because of her style (and her big hair!).
She liked to dance the Polka, and was a memeber of the Polka Boosters Club.
She liked to travel, took a lot of cruises, but her favorite place was Las Vegas, where she liked to play the slots.
In recent years, when she was no longer able to travel, she frequented the casinos in Niagara Falls.
As for later trips, her favorite was a trip to Austria: Inspired by her love of Strauss waltzes and Andre Rieu concerts, we took a Musical tour where she attended numerous concerts, including one at the Muzikverein in Vienna, and a Mozart opera in Salzburg.
Helen's last major trip was to Poland, where she got to see the famous painting of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Black Madonna. Her favorite religous song was about that miraculous portrait, Czarna Madonna.
Throughout her life, Helen was very active, she was even involved in a bowling league.
But, she always took the time to care for others. She was always the one who drove eveyone everywhere; she was always the one who took care of family when they were ill. Now, in recent years, during her own illness, she even cared for herself. Of course, there were a few "angels" who were there for her, and we thank them.
As a Mother, Helen was typical: She was always right !! And, to the end, her adult children, Diane & Ron, still asked for her advice on many issues.
It was great, then, that her children were with her in her final days, her final moments.
Nancy & Kevin Coughlin
January 2, 2010
Diane & Ronnie - our thoughts and prayers are with you - and Auntie Helen will always be in our memories! We're sorry we couldn't be there today to support you but know that we will keep all our you in our prayers and your Mom's smile in our hearts. God Bless.
January 2, 2010
To the family of Helen Ruszczyk, we give our deepest condolences. She was a personal friend of ours that we will always remember. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Joseph and Helen Lipa, (currently in Tampa, Florida)
Ann Golbert
December 31, 2009
Diane -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Your memories of your Mom will always keep her close to you.
James Jozwiak
December 31, 2009
Dear family of Helen Ruszczyk,
The Polish Union of America expresses its deepest condolences and sympathy on the resent death of one of our members. Helen was a National Director from 1970 to 1986. She was Lodge Secretary for Lodge #244, Exultation of the Holy Cross. Rest in peace dear loyal and faithful member.
James Paul Jozwiak
National President
Polish Union of America
Daniel J. Kij
December 31, 2009
Condolences to all members of Helen's family, particularly to Diane.
Helen was a treasured friend, and a valuable director of the Polish Union of America.
May she rest in peace!
Wieczny odpocynek racz jej dac' Panie!
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