Obituary of John J. Wlos

Wlos, John J. "Deacon John", age 76 of Eden, New York went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2020. He was born in Buffalo, New York on May 27, 1944, the son of the late John and Wanda (nee Wieczorek) Wlos. Beloved husband of 52 years of Susan (nee Knobloch) Wlos; loving father of Jacquelynn (Mark) Dombrowski and Joseph Wlos; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jack and Julia Dombrowski; dear brother of the late Richard (Patricia) Wlos. John was a graduate of the Buffalo Diocesan Preparatory Seminary, followed by earning a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from St. John Seminary in East Aurora and then went on to Canisius College where he earned a Master's Degree in Education. He taught Social Studies, Latin and Philosophy at Father Baker Victory High School in Lackawanna and St. Mary's High School in Lancaster, retiring in 2003. John served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, he also was a dedicated, loyal member and deacon at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church in Hamburg for many years. Family and friends called at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church, 66 East Main Street, Hamburg on Thursday, October 22 from 4-7 PM where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 23 at 10:30 AM. New York State Guidelines will be followed, where masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Parish Outreach program. Condolences may be shared at www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of John J. Wlos, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.