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BORN
1926
DIED
2012
Walter Synowicki Obituary
He was born to Anne and Peter Synowicki on September 25, 1926 in Thorold, Ontario, Canada.
In 1946 Walter, an avid dancer, met his wife Sheila on the dance floor. He swept her off her feet, and they continued to dance together every night of the week. They married in 1949 and resided in Toronto, where he worked as a watchmaker and jeweler. In 1958, Walter, Sheila and their 3 children, Susan, Donna and Bob moved to Lodi, where their fourth child, Brian was born.
Walter continued to work in the jewelry industry until 1967 when he established his own jewelry business, The Jewel Box of Lodi, later to become Synowicki's Jewel Box in downtown Lodi.
A talented artist, Walter's favorite past times were drawing and painting. He also enjoyed fishing and socializing with his friends.
Walter was greatly loved and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sheila Synowicki;
his children Susan (Douglas) Schnaidt, Donna (Steve) Morrow, Bob (Corina) Synowicki, Brian (Laurie) Synowicki; his grandchildren Lindsay Schnaidt, John Schnaidt, Jennifer (Henry) Weaver, Brooke (Vani) Yepez, Melissa (Jason) Ezell, Kristen Synowicki, Erica Synowicki, Alec Synowicki; and his 8 great grandchildren.
Walter is preceeded in death by his parents Anne and Peter and his brother Mike. He is survived by his brother John.
Services will be held on Friday, June 8, at 10:00 at Donahue Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Synowicki
Ted and Nancy (Bettencourt) Leventini
June 20, 2012
To the Synowicki Family:
Ted and I are sorry to hear about your loss, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time.
Sincerely,
June 16, 2012
Dear Synowicki Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I know Wally will be greatly missed by all, he was a fantastic man and what an Artist!
I always enjoyed listening to the stories about his travels to Sedona with my Dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love always,
Linda, Mark, Logan and Brandon Thomas
Bruce Pownall
June 16, 2012
Bob and Brian, We are so sorry for the loss of your Father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
~~Bruce & Kathleen
Stan Lagomarsino
June 8, 2012
To the Synowicki Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you thru this difficult time.
Vern & Diane Power
June 7, 2012
The Synowicki Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you thru this difficult time.
Ric & Nancy Schmidli
June 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss, I remember him most at the swim meets with his fancy engraved stop watch around his neck. Ric remembers him in the Jewel Box, always with a warm greeting and smile on his face. He will be missed.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nardinelli
June 7, 2012
To Sue and Family, Brooke and Family and to the Jewel Box Family, We are so sorry to hear about Walter. He was loved by many. You are all in our prayers. Tom and Mary Nardinelli
Kim Tutt
June 7, 2012
Donna, Bob and family. My deepest sympathies. Your father was a wonderful man and always very supportive to us when we were young swimmers. I know he will be dearly missed.
Deb & Danny Carlson
June 7, 2012
Aunt Sheila, Susan, Donna, Bobby, and Brian and families, we're so sorry to hear about Uncle Wally. Not only do we know what he meant to all of you, but he was also Dad's best friend and confidant. He played a big role in all our lives. He WAS a big part of our lives. When I was little, he seemed bigger than life. That's how he will be remembered. Love to all of you. You will be in our prayers.
Betty Hope
June 7, 2012
I know words aren't much comfort at a time like this. I want you to know I am thinking of you and I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.
Leslie Lazzarini
June 7, 2012
Aunt Sheila, Susan, Donna, Bob, Brian (et al),
I will miss Uncle Wally's smile, his gentleness and his genuine pleasure whenever he saw me. He was truly a good man. All of my fondest childhood memories are of our families being together and enjoying the holidays, laying in bed and listening to our parents playing Hearts until the wee hours, the beautiful sketch he drew of my oldest daughter. There are so many memories that he will always be alive in my heart. You can be sure he is up in heaven, shooting the breeze with Dad.
I love you all,
Les
Kerry & Tammy Suess
June 6, 2012
To Brian, Bob and the rest of the family, I am sorry for your loss. Wally was one of my favorites and I often look back to the years playing softball with the Jewel Box and Wally pitching. Those were some great times. Rest in peace Walter until we see you again. Love and prayers to the family.
Patrick w Maple
June 6, 2012
Once again he will understand...and be waiting for you. Our sympathies Patrick W Maple and family.
June 6, 2012
Dear Susan and family, I will always remember your dad's kindness and amazing talent. I'm sure he will be missed as will my mom, who passed just 3 days earlier. Fondly, Camille (Heflin) Lipscomb, Pleasanton, CA
Julie Edsell
June 6, 2012
Condolences from our family to yours. Krissy and my daughter Ashley played softball and went to school together and we got to know Brian. Great family!!!! Tim, Julie, Ashley, Emily & Cody Edsell
Stanley Kirst
June 6, 2012
Susan and family,
I pray comfort to you all during this time.
Mike Locke
June 6, 2012
Wally was a friend of mine for over 35 years in downtown Lodi.I never saw him without a smile on his face.He was a talented man in many ways.Downtown now has a void with Wally's passing.
Steven Morrow
June 6, 2012
You will be missed by all of Lodi, and we lost a great artist. Jenni, Brayden, and I will miss seeing you and hearing your stories.
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