Not that it matters, only posting here because I know the information will get back to John. Not sure why I'm bothering to do this, but here is the information that I do know:

Walter Stephan Kisielka, he died in Australia. That's all I know. Date, COD, unknown. 

This doesn't mean I open to any contact from the family of Kisielka.

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Christine, or Johnny's grandmother as I knew her- whom i had the opportunity of also knowing of as a grandmother figure... I remember the first time I met her and thinking what a truly beautiful woman she was, she couldn't possibly be a grandmother.  Her home in New York was warm and comforting and I truly enjoyed spending time there. To this day I can think of some of my favorite memories happening in Westford.  I have memories of her love of Elvis, that almost without fail was playing every Sunday after church, and her parrot who should sing Elvis songs along with her... She always had something delicious cooking or baking, my favorite were her perogies. One of the memories I think I will remember most about her is her love of her family, her husband, children and grandchildren, she loved having everyone together.  I remember being young and thinking how cute Johnny's grandma & grandpa were together, it was something I remember wanting to be like when I was older.  I guess I can't truly explain my sorrow for your loss of someone whom was so dear to all of your hearts, but send you my prayers and well wishes for your family... Have faith she is in heaven smiling down on you all, keeping you safe, while you keep her spirit alive in all the beautiful memories you (and everyone whom lives she touched) have made with her. All of my love

Today would have been your birthday, Grandma. You're still in our thoughts and hearts though. We love and miss you. Your grandson Tommy

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Johnnys Grandmother. The thing I like to remember is she is not lost but moved to heaven. She is having a blast right now and soon enough we all will be able to move to heaven as well. Can't wait for that day! I'm sorry for your loss Irene. I'm sorry for your loss Johnny.

Hi Mama,
Saw the beautiful rainbow after 7am on Christmas morning! I asked for a sign and I know that was confirmation to me that you made it to heaven. We were on our way to see Pop and Chris. Went to mass with them and I just couldn't stop crying at the thought of missing you and our first Christmas without you on this earth. 
Pop and Chris are doing the best they can as you know I go check up on them often and spend a few days each time I go. Its always going be hard to go there without you there.
Seven months now and it still doesn't seem real . I feel as if I'm in a bad dream and I just haven't woken up yet.
I know you hear our prayers and you have had so many masses and Georgian masses from Pop and Chris , Johnny, Tommy and Andy, and from John and me, and from Nina your best friend.
I know you are in good company up there in the heavens.
Forever and always we send you our love and prayers,
Your daughter,
Irene

I'm doing the very best that I can, please continue to watch over me when you have time. I miss you grandma and love you a lot. It's a hard time of the year for a lot of people. It's was just the other day we went for walks in the snow up in New York. See you soon grandma!

Dear Ma,

It has been just over 3 months since you left to be with Jesus. I haven't written til now because I couldn't find the words to express the loss I am feeling. Losing you from our lives has left me in disbelief that you are no longer with us and I have regrets that I didn't insist on spending much more time with you these last few years. I know in my heart that you now have eternal peace.

Growing up as a child without a mother and from the age of 7 being raised by a stepmother who never expressed love was difficult. My father, who I know loved me was never able to show affection to his children. Feeling love of family changed when I became a part of your family.

From the moment Irene and I told you we intended  to get married, you and Pop accepted me into your family and always treated me as your son. You were always understanding and in my corner even if I was in the wrong. I am eternally grateful for the love you gave me all these years. 

I remember you and Pop took time off  from your farming responsibilities and traveled from NY to NC for one day to visit me in the hospital after I had surgery. You offered my  father to accompany you but unfortunately he couldn't make it.

I have a hard time expressing emotions at the loss of family. Your loss is one that I am able to express because  I have always felt your love for me and I will always love you.

I pray that one day we all will meet again in the peace of heaven for all eternity.

Love Always,
Your son-in-law John

Mama,
We all miss you so much so very much. we love you . You're always on our minds and in our hearts.

Love you
your daughter Irene

Dear Ma,
I have tried many times to send you messages and I just end up getting emotional and I just can't finish to type. I , we your family are all still devastated at the loss of you. Its hard to go to your house and you're not there. It kills me to go to the cemetery and see you be there. Today is Pops and your 58th wedding anniversary and you both should be together enjoying the day. Its also Christopher birthday as you know. We try to comfort Pop and Chris  and we just can't cause we can't even find the ways to comfort ourselves.
Please come and let us know you are doing okay somehow we are waiting for that. Pop really needs to hear from you.
Love you Always.
Your daughter Irene

Grandma,
We just left you. I was glad come visit you and to see grandpa and Chris for the short time I was able to. I could feel your presence in the television room especially late Saturday night. I had to go back to work because my boss had a death in the family and need to help him. I'm sorry I could only come for a few days. I miss and love you a lot and still feel emotionally exhausted when I think of things. Please know your "Always on my mind" Hope to see you soon love your grandson Johnny

Dear Grandma,

I think of you every day and wanted you to know that I love you very much.  I will always miss breakfast after church with you, Grandpa and Chris.  We had a lot of laughs and good times in New York.  These are memories I am so glad that were made.  Love always your grandson, Johnny.

We met very early in life and became the best of friends. Although there were times that we were separated, our friendship was always there. I thank God that He permitted me to visit you last August, and I'm so thankful that we talked on the phone the night before you went to be with the Lord . We spoke of nice things like childhood memories and we used to laugh together.
Rest in peace  my friend and know that I miss you very much.

I think of you a lot, I don't even want to work anymore. I know you would be dissapointed so I will keep my hopes up high and my head down low and try my best.  I love you so much and I know I will see you sooner than we all think, life is so short.  I'm struggling terribly.

Great times and memories, only wish would have to be... I could've spent more time with her, learning, talking, her telling stories, history, and just pick her brain about everything her cooking recipes. And more pictures with us.

Grandma Kisielka brought a great deal of family members together, I will miss the get togethers on holidays and family dinners, also her cooking and fresh chicken. Going out to the woods with grandpa Kisielka to chop firewood and cutting that tree down by the smokehouse. Going out to the barn and walking around the Pond and streams also just walking around the property with the dog "whoaboose" (if I remember correctly name&placement) we buried next to the stump by the smokehouse.

My first memory of Christine was her telling me to take pride in our last name and she explained how to properly say Kisielka, a car KEY, a SHELL from the beach then KA.

Then listening to Elvis Presley songs in the smokehouse by the piano she had a old vinyl record, but we ended up listening to him on C.D.

(385) 246-4465

Miss and love you Mama. Almost 3 weeks you have passed and it DOESN'T get any easier. Johnny's friend Misty wrote this in my sympathy card.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal

Look at me as you pass by
As you are now once was I
As I am now  you shall be
Prepare yourself to follow me

I love you. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together. You are in a better place now. I will miss you! Love your grandson Andy

Eternal rest grant unto Christine , our mother , O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May you rest in peace Mama. Amen

The loss of you will TEAR AT MY HEART FOREVER. Each day gets harder not easier. Love you Mama.

Words cannot adequately convey my heartfelt condolences. I remember Chris from my childhood. She was the reason that my parents got together, as she introduced my dad to my mom. I remember trips to Rye Beach and upstate N.Y. for family occasions. She was a beautiful woman & a dear family friend -- so much so, that I always believed we were related. Rest in peace, Chris. We love you.

God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down
Upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.

He saw that the road 
Was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "PEACE BE THINE."

It broke OUR hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

I wanted to tell you some thing after some moments to think.  Losing my Grandmother has broken me into a million pieces and I will never, ever get over this.  As a Funeral Director I have helped many families through the toughest of times.  Seeing my family on the reverse end was heartbreaking and the most difficult thing I have ever had to do in my life.  I cried my eyes out for my Grandma and my Grandpa when I was a little boy.  I cry my eyes out for my Grandma and my Grandpa as an adult now.  Not just for them but for the whole family.  Epecially my Grandma's children, my mother, Irene Kiewlicz, Richard Kisielka, Lili Kisielka and one of my very best friends Christopher Kisielka, who is also my uncle. My grandmother's sister Barbara and her husband Ronnie.  I can never thank them enough for their love and help for my grandmother in the last years of her life. I thank and express Love to all these people and also my grandmother's best friends Nina Lisichenko and her husband Boris.  My grandmother always told both of them they were more than just best friends, but loving family who have known each other since childhood. Mark and Paul DiCarlo and Stephen and Michael Kisielka my cousins and their families for also touching my grandma's heart too. My grandmother has a whole host of extended family and friends for who she cooked, visited and catered to in her lifetime.  My grandma was a very classy woman and always looked stunning.  Her elegance and style would catch your attention.  She also loved to eat healthy and her cooking was just fantastic.  She deeply loved and was the biggest fan of Elvis Aaron Presley. She was very funny and had the most contagious laugh imaginable. Although she loved all these people and things she loved Jesus the most and always trusted in him.  She was a devout Catholic and I have never seen someone pray as much as her.  I will always cherish our trip to Stockbridge, Massachussetts to the National Shrine Of the Divine Mercy.  I love you grandma we all do! Whoever reads this must understand that life is so short and the moments we spend together are so valuable.  Things happen in the blink of an eye and we may never have that moment back.  She is the only Grandma that I have and I will ever know.  In her memory I will live my life to the best that I can. Thank you for everything Grandma, I love you always and forever.  See you soon.

Johnny E. Kiewlicz FSL-2969

We love and miss you very much Mom from your son Christopher & your beloved Husband John. Forever in our hearts & minds. Rest In Peace Mom and the world won't be the same without you.

Grandma I love you always and forever, see you soon. Love your grandson Johnny

Mama I love you. I will forever miss you. Now you are with Babci and Dziadziu  and Ta's Mom and your brothers and sisters in heaven. Even Elvis! Broken hearted we all are at the loss of you. 
LOVE YOU  ALWAYS, 
 Irene

OBITUARY

Christine Kisielka

17 March, 1937 – 29 May, 2015

Carothers Funeral Home

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