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J. OSOJNAK Obituary

OSOJNAK J. Tilda, 90, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Juniper Village at Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Harry Osojnak. Born in Corona, NY on November 10, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Cecilia (Pelersi) Tassi. Tilda married her next door childhood neighbor, Harry Osojnak, in 1949. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Hunter College of CCNY and Master's Degree from Columbia University and taught foreign languages in the NYC school system and Syosset High School for more than 30 years. She is remembered for her dedication to her students, serving as department chairperson at Syosset High School. Tilda was also a dedicated member of the Mercy League, a Catholic service organization. She spent her final year in Juniper Village in Lebanon. She will be missed. She is survived by a sister Mary Collelouri, three nieces - Marcia Ostfeld Shivoder, Martha H. Rossi and Donna Panzerino; a nephew Mark Colelouri; four grand nephews, Kurt Ostfeld, Thomas Collelouri, and Luke and John Rossi; seven grand nieces, Dana Ostfeld, Jennifer Collelouri, Kathleen Collelouri, Margaret and Katherine Panzerino, andJillian Rossi. She was predeceased by a sister, Helen J. Furlani. Funeral services are pending. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. To view updated service information and share your thoughts and memories with the family please visit: www.thompsonfuneralhome lebanon.com

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 27, 2013.

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Connie Lassandro

December 21, 2024

Ms Osojnak continues to a fond special memory in my life. A positive upbeat woman with much wisdom. I am forever grateful to her. May perpetual light shine upon her

Barbara Hankin Pasch

November 15, 2023

I just saw this.
Loved that woman who was so kind and needed me so much while I was struggling going through high school. Went to college and then did legal work for 45 years. Tm
Thank you so much. You are not forgotten and sorry for such late condolences

Carol Noto (Guadagni)

June 1, 2022

I thought of this lovely lady today...not sure why but she was such an inspiration to me and I will always remember her. So many wonderful people, who were never famous, go unrecognized, yet had a profound impact on so many lives! Thank you Mrs Osojnak for inspiring me to be the best I could be, to love and embrace my Italian heritage, and to pursue my dreams! Syosset HS 1971

December 30, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mrs . Osojnak's passing. As a member of the class of 1964, I will always remember what a kind woman and educator she was. My sympathy to her family.

December 28, 2013

Connie Lassandro

As a 1964 graduate of Syosset High School, I had the honor and privilege to work for Mrs. Osojnak,Dean. She was respected and loved as caring dedicated person. She was a role model to many and will never be forgotten. My sympathy to her family. May she RIP.

December 28, 2013

I shall miss the happy times and sound advice from my godmother, Aunt Tillie...Martha Furlani Rossi

Joy Banch Flynn

December 27, 2013

We all loved Ms. Osojnak in the Class of '64. She was beautiful, smart and kind and left a wonderful legacy for all who knew her.

Alice Smart Burrows

December 27, 2013

I am graduate of the Class of 1964, Syosset HS. Mrs.Osojnak was an inspiration who stood by her students as a dean and teacher. She was loved by all. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. May she RIP.

Leila Colleluori

December 27, 2013

What an accomplished life! So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from all in Blue Ridge.

Glenn Evans

December 27, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss. She was always on the students side in school

December 27, 2013

Tilda and Harry were dear friends of my late father John Tessier. They had a weekly lunch date until my father became ill in late 2003. Tilda will be remembered for her kindness and loving ways. She touched many lives and now she is sharing eternal life with her beloved Harry. Prayers for comfort and peace. Sincerely, Betsy Tessier O'Connor

Helene Gadell-Golecki

December 27, 2013

So sad to hear the news of Ms. Osojnak's passing. I graduated from Syosset H.S. class of 1964 and remember her well. May she rest in peace.

December 27, 2013

As a 1964 graduate of Syosset High School I can say that vividly remember Ms. Osojnak as a well respected and loved member of the high school staff. I will miss her.

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