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Sandra Klimek Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished sister, aunt, and friend, Sandra (Sandy) Klimek. She peacefully passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born in Utica, New York, and moved to Rochester in 1966 with her family. She proudly served in the Army from 1981-1992 as a Quartermaster Repairer. Sandy was known for her adventurous spirit, warm smile, and kind heart. She found joy in spending time with her family and friends. Sandy was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Jane Klimek; brother, Mark Klimek, and her nephew, Jerry Griffo, Jr. She is survived by her siblings, Christina (Anthony) Acee, Paulette Gonzalez, David (Barbara) Klimek, Valerie (Robert) Adams; sister-in-law, Cheryl Klimek; nieces and nephews, Gina Griffo, Katie (Steve) Cooke, Jennifer (Scott) Hughes, Frank (Michele) Gonzalez, Todd Gonzalez, Kyle Adams (Emily Oswald), Daniel Klimek, Caitlyn Klimek, Cameron Klimek and many great nieces and nephews. Sandy will be deeply missed by so many, but her zest for life and love for her family will forever remain in our hearts. A family graveside service with military honors will be celebrated on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Yorkville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Jerry T. Griffo, Jr. Foundation, Inc. 1358 Allen Road, Penfield, NY 14526 or Sunset House, 3746 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. Arrangements are under the direction of McGrath, Myslinski, Kowalczyk & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd., Utica. Messages of sympathy at www.mmknfd.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandra, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WKTV from Mar. 26 to Apr. 10, 2025.

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Charolette Rice LeClair

March 28, 2025

My deepest sympathies to all the family on the loss of your loved one, Sandy.
Sandy & I along with Kathleen Luczko were childhood friends from a young age through 8th grade as we all resided on Oswego St. I was just thinking of her the other day & reminiscing about the times we all spent together. We were always either at my house or Kathy´s having a good time or summers at the Lincoln St. playground. I am sorry that I did not know she was living in Rochester & had moved there a couple of years after my family moved to Colorado. Thank you Tina for posting her obituary, my brother Howard notified me of her passing. She was a great friend to have to pal around with and your family was always special to me as well, especially Paulette.
Prayers to all of you.

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