Open Full Navigation
Frary-Stuart Funeral Home
24 Cliff Avenue
Tupper Lake, NY
Phone: (518) 359-9311
24 Cliff Avenue
Tupper Lake, NY
Phone: (518) 359-9311
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Walter M. "Sonny"
Zurawski
Zurawski
1926 - 2018
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Walter M. "Sonny" Zurawski
Walter M Zurawski,92, passed away, Friday, September 28, 2018 at Mercy Living Center where he had resided the past two years.
Born in Tupper Lake, June 6, 1926, to Walter and Helena Zurawski he was the youngest of 3 children.
He graduated from Tupper Lake HS. in 1944. One of his proudest achievement was being a member of the undefeated 1944 football team. He was offered a contract with the Washington Redskins Football team but turned it down to attend Canton ATI to further his education.
He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War but never left the states. After being discharged he drove trucks for many local companies as well as being an independent contractor.
Walter was known by many names to the locals: Sammy, Sonny, or just Walt.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating on the Raquette, canoe trips and snowmobiling.
He ran the Sunmount Grill for many years with his sister Irene from their father's death until she moved away.
Sonny always had a dog or two, mostly german shephards or cocker spaniels. In the early 2000's his dear friend Irene got a dog named "Tiny". The 3 of them would cruise the hiways and backroads of the Adirondacks every Sunday. After Irene passed "Tiny" became Sonny's "watchdog". For many years she tagged along on his daily walks and lastly riding in the basket of his mobility scooter when he could no longer walk .
He was preceeded in death by his parents, sisters, Irene Fedor and Helen Nowak, his companion of many years, Irene Mayotte and two nephews, Tim Nowak and Peter Haught.
Walter is survived by two nephews Michael Fedor and Walter Fedor , four nieces Stephanie Hanna, Barbara Fedor, Mary Fedor and Deborah Fedor and many more great-grand nephews and nieces. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 noon, Monday, October 8th at St. Alphonsus church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
Born in Tupper Lake, June 6, 1926, to Walter and Helena Zurawski he was the youngest of 3 children.
He graduated from Tupper Lake HS. in 1944. One of his proudest achievement was being a member of the undefeated 1944 football team. He was offered a contract with the Washington Redskins Football team but turned it down to attend Canton ATI to further his education.
He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War but never left the states. After being discharged he drove trucks for many local companies as well as being an independent contractor.
Walter was known by many names to the locals: Sammy, Sonny, or just Walt.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating on the Raquette, canoe trips and snowmobiling.
He ran the Sunmount Grill for many years with his sister Irene from their father's death until she moved away.
Sonny always had a dog or two, mostly german shephards or cocker spaniels. In the early 2000's his dear friend Irene got a dog named "Tiny". The 3 of them would cruise the hiways and backroads of the Adirondacks every Sunday. After Irene passed "Tiny" became Sonny's "watchdog". For many years she tagged along on his daily walks and lastly riding in the basket of his mobility scooter when he could no longer walk .
He was preceeded in death by his parents, sisters, Irene Fedor and Helen Nowak, his companion of many years, Irene Mayotte and two nephews, Tim Nowak and Peter Haught.
Walter is survived by two nephews Michael Fedor and Walter Fedor , four nieces Stephanie Hanna, Barbara Fedor, Mary Fedor and Deborah Fedor and many more great-grand nephews and nieces. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 noon, Monday, October 8th at St. Alphonsus church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Walter M. "Sonny" Zurawski, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Sorry to hear about Wa... (read more)
-
I'm sorry for your loss... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos
Proudly Serving the Community of Tupper Lake
