Duane E. Czajka's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Rochester, New York

Duane E. Czajka

August 18, 2026

Rochester, New York

Duane E. Czajka's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2026 in Rochester, New York

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Duane E. Czajka Obituary

Duane E. Czajka (Rochester, New York) passed away on August 18, 2026. Duane shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Duane E. Czajka to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara Czajka (Halligan); and his parents, Edward R. Czajka and Gertrude Czajka (Olszewski). He is survived by: his sons, Jeff Czajka (Lara Haase) of Penfield, Chris Czajka (Tom Kulesa) of New York City and NJ; his granddaughter Norah; his sister-in-law Bev Halligan of Orchard Park; his brother Bob; and his sister-in-law Kathy Chyka (Linda Bialobok) of West Seneca. He is also survived by his wife's passing; nieces and nephews; his tennis league friends, and many friends and good neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the Friends of the Gates Public Library, c/o Town of Gates Library Board, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14624 or to WXXI.

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Aug 25

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Vay-Schleich and Meeson
1075 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

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Aug 26

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John the Evangelist Church
2400 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

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