Joseph G. Przepiora

Thinking of the Przepiora family , resending condolences ...

Dad you were a great influence on my life. You were the most loving, generous man I've ever met. I have thousands of fond memories playing poker, listening to war stories, going to dinner at the many places you took us too - A&W, Perkins, Zebe's, etc.. Having you over to dinner each week was a treat for our family. You taught us all how to be good family members. I miss watching old time movies with you. I'm sure you're reunited with Mom, MaryAnn, Shelley and your brothers playing cards and telling stories. Dad, you were one of kind and you'll be missed dearly.

I'm sorry I never said thank you for all you have given me, the memories, the traditions, and your love. You accepted me into your remarkable family, and most of all you treated me as if I was your daughter.

You left me with a lot of happy memories and a mark on my heart, but as much as I am saddened, I am also happy because I know you are being well taken care of by mom, Mary Anne, Shelly, your parents, brothers, and the rest of the Marines that still stand guard for all of us.

I am grateful to have had two wonderful fathers. Please say hello to my dad when you see him.

Dear Dziadziu,

There truly are no words that could possibly explain the loving man that you always were and always will be.  You have truly been and will always be one of the special loves in my heart.  My heart is saddened and there is a void.  However, my heart also leaps with joy that God has called you home forever and ever into eternal happiness. 
You are now with God, your daughter, MaryAnne, grandaughter, Shelley, your wife, Bobci, and all of your brothers.  I picture you all as being part of the heavely banquet.  Jesus said it, "I shall wipe every tear from there their eyes, there will be no more sadness, pain, suffering, sickness, and best of all no death.  You have truly been given the best gift, the ultimate healing, meeting God face to face.  Your beautiful spirit is now soaring freely and will always remain alive in our hearts forever and ever until we meet again.
Dziadziu I truly miss you and its definitly different.   I still expect to see you in the window at times, laughing at the kitchen table telling jokes, spending summers with Sully and I, waiting for you to answer the phone, watching you so faithfully praying until the end.
Dziadziu, I truly want to thank you with all of my heart.  You have been a tremendous role model, teacher, a father figure, a friend, a protector, and a joy to be with.  Thank you for all of the things you taught us girls: driving- I promise I can hear saying "pump the brakes", you taught by example to be grateful and to count all of our blessings, you taught us generosity, mostly what the true meaning of being simple is and last but least, the gift of love.  Faith, hope, and love, but love is the best of these three.
Everyone still piles in your room as always for years behind and ahead.  It was your presence all along and will always remain in our hearts.  Thank you Dziadziu for loving us so much.  You always watched over us.  But now you are watching from above.  I will think of you every time I see a beautiful sunset as you always gazed out of the window.  I will always keep all of the memories of our lives spent with you.  We have been truly blessed.  I love you with all of my heart, Dziadziu.  So welcome home into your new life.  You are now one of many blessed roses fully bloomed in God's garden.p.s. I always asked you jokingly, "when you get up there could you put in a good word for me?".  Well goodbye, my love.

Joe, Robin, Pete, Donna, and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of times with Mr. P and know that he loved his family very, very much. Even though there are many miles that separate us, our hearts are joined with God's love. With love,
Hank, Marsha, Geny, and Anna Kimbrell

Dad, You have given us the greatest gift, your sons. They have your strenght and kindness. You taught them generosity, loyalty and faith. You showed them how to love. Love of God, family, country and friends. Oh yes and cards. Also pride in their Polish heritage and traditions. Making them wonderful husbands, fathers and grandfathers. How proud you must be of the great men that they have become. We are honored to be part of this family that welcomed us with open arms. For this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With Love Terrie, Linda and Robin

Our wonderful memories of spending all those Christmas Eves with the extended Pzrepiora family will always live on in our hearts. DziaDziu unconditionally loved everyone he met and everyone loved him right back. We should all aspire to that!

Dear Dad,
Thank-you for loving us so unconditionally.It was a privilege being your daughter in-law. I love you so much!!!

On my first trip to Syracuse, Lauren warned me that you were one of a kind. She couldn't have been more right. Thank you for always making me laugh and making me feel welcome at your kitchen table. I am so thankful that my best friend had such an amazing grandfather. I wish that I would have been able to come to Syracuse to pay my respects but I was definitely there in spirit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

I was so saddened to hear of Uncle Cookie's passing. I know he is having a blast right now with all of his brothers and family. They are having their own reunion.

I remember spending time with Shelley, Melissa, and Tracey when we were young. I had such a great time with all of you. My condolences to your family.

I enjoyed every minute that we had together the five years that I had known you. I will miss sitting with you at the kitchen table talking about your war memories. Not only were you a war hero but a hero to all in your family. I will miss you Dziadziu.

I will always remember spending christmas eve with the Przepiora family and watching the card games. When they were over, all of the grandchildren were given a little bit of DziaDziu's winnings and he would always give to my sister and I as if we were his grandchildren as well. It's for reasons like this that we will always feel like a part of the Przepiora family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless.

Dziadziu,
Words can not express how much I will miss you. You are everything to me, and so much more than I could have ever asked for. I have always been proud and have a huge smile on my face when talking of you. Our family has been very blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for all the memories, family traditions and laughs. You have and will always be the heart and soul of our family, you will be greatly missed by all.

Thank you for being such a loving and fantastic grandfather, I am very lucky to be able to say I am your granddaughter. I love you with all my heart.

You will forever be "My Dziadziu"

Love
Lauren

DziaDziu, you taught me love, compassion, loyalty, the value of family and the healing power of laughter. My childhood is filled with memories with you. Sitting on your lap during the card games and blowing on your cards for good luck, making perogies ,or as we called them padoggies, with the whole family. Friday night dinners with you when you would always bring me my favorite doughnut from Lyncourt bakery. I could go on forever with all of the wonderful memories I have with you. I will remember you always with a smile on your face. I will miss sitting at the kitchen table with you talking for hours and listening to your amazing stories. I will miss your hugs and kisses and hearing all your famous DziaDziu-isms. You could always make me smile and laugh until my stomach hurt. You made me proud to be Polish, proud to be American and proud to be your Granddaughter. I have taken so much of who you are and I will keep it with me always. I love you more then words could ever describe and miss you every day. Thank you for always loving me and showing me how to be a good person with not only words but leading by example, I am blessed to have had you in my life and wouldn't give away a second of my time spent with you.

John, Mike, Joe,

Blood sausage, tongue sandwiches, Pirogi assembly line (and eating), Canned anything, Pitch / Poker, Hearty laughs, friendly words...

These are just a few things that come to mind when thinking of your Dad. He was big and bold and beautiful.

He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.

Mark Lawless and family

My thoughts & prayers to all. He was always jolly, loved food, family, friends & cards.
Terrie's "baby" sister ;0)

Dad, you were an inspiration to all. It won't be same anymore. I know you will be watching over the family as you always did. May God bring you fair skies and safe seas on your journey. Semper Fi! Love, Mike

Dear John and Family, we were so sorry to hear about your Father. May God see you through this trying time. Always remember the good times as it truly helps. Love to you all.

I Was The Youngster next door growing up and have fond memories of your family. Butchie Miller, That was me. I am Sorry for your Loss and wish you well.

Our sympathy to John, Mike, Joe and the rest of the Przepiora family.
Our prayers are with you.

Paul & Seese Neumann

There is only one Dziadziu.It is more than a name it is you. Always in my heart.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

To the Przepiora Family,
I am the granddaughter of Marion Miller who was your grandfathers neighbor, and all of you. I remember your Dad and only some of you as a little girl.
He was a wonderful Man. I am so sorry for your loss.

John, Mike and Joe,
Our sympathy on the death of your father. Our prayers are for the entire family.

John, Mike, Joe, and Family,

I have so many fond memories of your Dad and Mom and the Sunday visits that we would make over to your house. Your Dad was kind and caring, always there for us, and I really respected him.

It was through him and your Mom that we were connected to our Polish heritage, and I am forever grateful for that. Kim and I send our love to your families, and the family of Marianne, at this difficult time.

God bless Uncle Cookie

John,Mike andJoe,we will always cookies laughs and jokes at the card games on birthdays and weren't there a good bunch of them. Tell me those weren't the good old days. Lou Diane and the whole Synakowski family. Lottie and her husband included. What a country especially with your growing families now.We miss the family picnics especially now that we only can think about George Skinny Fats and now Cookie.

Mike, Linda and all the family, We are all so sorry for your loss. Both our boys loved visiting with him when then delivered papers so long ago. Our children seemed to carry on our friendships and he loved to talk with them. Our sincere sympathy. Susan (Paduana), Peter, Pete, Gina and Joe Merluzzi

missy, jack, and family- there will never be another dziadzia, he was the community grampa.we will miss him dearly...love you - meg fazio

John , Mike , Joe & Family's :
I am so sorry for your loss , Uncle Cookie was like the last stronghold tying the family's together...He will be missed , but never forgotten . God Bless all of you in this trying time . Sincerely , Cousin , Leo Bielski & Family

DziaDziu a piece of you will always be with us. Thank you for being the best Dzia Dziu in the world we will miss you greatly.

Dear Melissa and Tracy and Family

I'm so sorry to hear about JaJu. He was a GREAT man, and will be greatly missed.

My prayers go out to you and your family.
Love

Bye Dziadziu, You will be forever in my heart.

To you all; I always will remember stopping in to see the family,the teapot went on a snack was put on the table and with Jaju? we solved the worlds problems. I still miss Marianne. What a reunion your Dad had when he went thru the gates of heaven into the arms of his girls.

Uncle Cookie - You were like a grandfather to me. You will be greatly missed. Love, Cindy & Family

John sorry for your loss

John, Mike, and Joe:
Words can not express what your Mom and
Dad and all of you and your families meant
to Marcia and me. God bless you all.
love; Jim Lawless

Uncle Cookie, You were always my favorite Uncle. You will be greatly missed