Obituary of Anthony J. Pustawski

Anthony "Tony" James Pustawski "loving uncle and brother" Olean, NY-- Anthony "Tony" James Pustawski of 417 E. Connell St. died Sunday (January 12, 2003) in the Olean General Hospital after a short illness. Born January 17, 1917 in Olean he was the son of Andrew and Katherine Gawoski Pustawski. Mr. Pustawski was a lifelong resident of Olean and first worked for Crosby’s Dairy. He then operated a shoe shop in Olean’s north end for several years. He enlisted in the US Navy Seabees and served in WWII, later working for !McGraw Edison Co. in Olean until his retirement. He was a member of Transfiguration Church, the Pulaski Club and the Olean Elk’s Lodge #491. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and was an avid player of the lottery. Surviving are 1 sister Helen D. Gepinger of Olean; 1 brother-in-law Edward P. Muniga of Olean and several nieces and nephews, including Edward J. (Judy) Muniga of Olean and James A. (Debra) Huntington, Indiana and several great nieces and nephews including Victoria (Tracey) Veno, Amy Muniga and Joseph Muniga, all of Olean, Edward J. (Cheryl) Muniga of Portville, Michael Muniga of Rochester and Timothy Muniga of Norwalk, CA and several great great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers Stanley Pustawski and John Pustawski and 1 sister Victoria Muniga. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean where a prayer service will be held Wednesday (January 15, 2003) at 9:15am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00am in Transfiguration Church. Rev. Jerome Stelmach, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Transfiguration Church.