November 15, 2019
Mieczyslaw “Michael Wolszczak, 93; formerly of Tonawanda, NY passed away peacefully Friday in Syracuse, NY. He was born in Borki, Poland. Mr. Wolszczak served in the UK RAF before immigrating to the United States in the early 1950’s. He retired as a Tool and Dye Machinist for Voss Manufacturing, Sanborn, NY having been a devoted worker well into his 70’s. Mr. Wolszczak was a longtime member of the Lotnicy, Polish Air Force Veteran Organization, Buffalo. He enjoyed wood working, tending to his home, and fishing. Mr. Wolszczak was pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years Renata in April of 2019. He is survived by their 4 children: Elizabeth (Ray) Appleby of Syracuse, Thomas (Tammy) Wolszczak of NC, Robert (Gina) Wolszczak of Buffalo, NY; Peter (Kelley) Wolszczak of WA, his siblings: Wanda Zwolak and Thaddeus Wolski, 6 grandchildren: Michael, Stephanie, Megan, Robert, Samantha and Christian; great grandson P.J. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church, 123 Townsend Buffalo, NY where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be held in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY. Calling hours will be conducted 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home, 2510 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY. The local arrangements are in the care of the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Michael to the Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, 612 Filmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14212.