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Wayne Noreika Obituary

NOREIKA - Wayne A., on September 28, 2008. Devoted father of W. Adam. Beloved son of Ella and Charles. Cherished brother of Charles. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, NY. Cremation Private. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9:00pm.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 29, 2008.

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Beatrice

May 6, 2025

Thinking of you today . Miss you wish you were here to see how Ash and Bryan grew up! Hope heaven is wonderful love Beeebeeee

Beatrice Duritsa

September 23, 2020

Hi Wayne we are stuck in 2020 and miss you very much! Love BB Dave and Ashy

BEA DURITSA

September 27, 2009

IT HAS BEEN 1 YEAR TO THE DAY. I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.!!

unknown

December 25, 2008

Hi Mahi,

Merry Christmas, I can't believe three months past, time goes by to fast. We all miss you so much, but we know that your in a better place and your with Mom and Dad (Bertha & Joseph) forever.

We know the truth, always and forever.

Great food,Music & Company

December 4, 2008

A Perfect Day "Lake George 2008"

December 4, 2008

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December 4, 2008

CLARA REXACH / BAXTER

December 3, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Debbie Sabuncu

October 28, 2008

Dearest Wayne:

I remember the deep conversation we shared regarding our Creator and eternity. Its a destiny we are all on a path to... Eternity is forever, this lifetime is but a mist. That appears but for a short time and then as quickly as it appeared it is gone. I know that we will see each other again in Paradise and that you are with the Lord Jesus. As you make this transition from earthly world into ever after, you leave us all behind missing you and wishing we could hear your hearty laughter and special way of making us all feel happy and uplifted. Wayne, I know you are together now with your beautiful Mom and Dad and that now you have eternity to get to know everything you wished you knew about them! Love you and until we meet on the other side.... your friend Debbie Sabuncu

Steven Wilt

October 15, 2008

Charles, Ella, Charlie, Adam

I am deeply saddened of the passing of Wayne. I will pray for you all and Wayne. What a great friend he was to me! He was so full of life, I will miss him. God Bless!

Steven Wilt in Las Vegas (friend of Mario and Wayne)

Beverly Brett

October 13, 2008

Wayne,

I really miss those phone calls. You had a special way of becoming friends with everyone you met.

Kori

October 13, 2008

Adam, we are so sorry for your loss, we will always remember uncle wayne and all is funny ways, we will always remember lake george too, We are very sad. Love your cousins from PA Amanda, Kori and Kelsi

merry xmas with pa and family

October 4, 2008

October 3, 2008

October 3, 2008

"Memories"

October 3, 2008

"My favorite girl"

October 3, 2008

Taking a break

October 3, 2008

Me & Bubba

October 3, 2008

getting ready for the big jump

October 3, 2008

Water Anyone!

October 3, 2008

Here's the big jump "lake George"

October 3, 2008

Ashley's 6th Birthday Party

October 3, 2008

July 28,2008

Adriana Lee

October 3, 2008

You've been through so much, now it's your time to be at peace forever.

You will always be close to my heart.

Love you always, your pie Adriana

Bryan Duritsa

September 30, 2008

Adam sorry for your loss.Ill always remember the keys and coming to N.Y. Aunt Adriana sorry for your loss to. I glad you were with him to the end.I am sad and in dis beleive. I hope he will watch over all of us.

Dave Duritsa

September 30, 2008

the memories will never leave us. I had the best time lake geroge. jumping cliffs with you and your son.We mad it trough the storm how you made us laugh.Lake geroge won`t be the same!!! So long my freind until we meet again one day.

Ashley and Tayler Duritsa

September 30, 2008

Me and Tayler really miss uncle Wayne the pane. He always would call us girly wirlys.We always loved every vactions he took us on especially fort myers and we swam with the dolphins. A baby dolphin swam through his legs. We will always remember Wayne the payne. love you forever Ashley and Tayler.

Gil Hahn & Madeline Morano

September 29, 2008

Wayne you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our memories of the times we spent together will be forever in our hearts.

You are and always will be "THE WHEEL".

Thomas Russo

September 29, 2008

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Noreika

My Sincerest condolences to You

Wayne is and will always be part of my roots Forever.

Playing baseball in the sump and the fun of adventures in Troop 436 are just a tip of the iceberg of childhood fun we had. It's enough to inspire a novel.

Wayne was and is a True Legend.

He was and is family to me, as are all of you

Eternally grateful to Wayne for always being there when you needed him for anything.

I only regret that I could not share more time with him on this earth and could not be any help to him.

The Spirit of Wayne will be in my heart Forever.

Thomas Russo

Charles & Carole Kalinowski

September 29, 2008

Dear Charlie, Ella and Adam: We read about Wayne's passing in Newsday. What can we say other than you are in our prayers and will continue to be in our prayers. Our sincere sympathy. Love and prayers, Chuck and Carole

Heather Walker

September 29, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

Adam, stay strong and remember all the fun times we shared on the boat, skiing and camping.

Beatrice Duritsa

September 29, 2008

wayne is the best friend ever he was my freind my dauhters uncle my brother in lawand my husbands best freind and my sisters lover and best friend. We will miss u and and i will nver foget u. Nowu are with your Mom and Dad that u always talked about with me .Tell them BB said hello. Fairwell my friend.

Dominick Colecchia

September 29, 2008

Rest in Peace my good friend. You lived every minute of your life to the fullest. I will miss you dearly and will never forget you.

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