William "Bill" Anthony Szalach
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William “Bill” A. Szalach I
William (Bill) Anthony Szalach I, a cherished man known for his kind,
caring, helpful, and humorous personality, passed away peacefully on
August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 21, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY, Bill lived a courteous life
selflessly driven in service for others.
He is survived by his two children Kristina (Adam) and Tony (Kelly), his
granddaughters Caitlin and Alexis, his nephew and nieces Michael, Jennifer,
Olivia, and Claire, his sister Marylou (Kevin), sister-in-law Lisa, and
brother-in-law Chuck (Richard), along with countless life-long loving
friends.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life Rosann, brother David, and
parents Louis and Mary.
A veteran of the United States Air Force (retired), Bill proudly served the
USA for more than 20 years in civil engineering where he was stationed in
Colorado and Michigan, and served on remote assignments throughout
Central America as well as in the Aleutian Islands off the far east coast of
Russia. After retiring from the USAF, Bill established his own contracting
business where he offered building maintenance and repair services to
several transportation and logistics companies throughout Colorado.
Bill was strong willed and stubborn at times, possessing an enormous heart
and silly sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, and brave. A jack of all
trades and master of few, he was an innovative thinker; full to the brim
with knowledge gained through all of his life experiences: welder,
carpenter, mechanic, climber, fisherman, bicyclist, contractor — he could
fix or build anything.
An unrelenting and affectionate caregiver to his wife Rosann, he spent
decades patiently and proudly supporting her needs and the needs of his
family. Perhaps his greatest joy was his role as Papa to his two beautiful
granddaughters, and most recently, as “Fur Papa” to what he lovingly
endeared as his “grand-poopies.”
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