William Kapanek Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-08-15T20:00:00
End: 2024-08-16T00:00:00
Location: Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on August 10, 2024, at the age of 71, William Kapanek of Buffalo, New York, born in Cheektowaga, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Kapanek to pay them a last tribute.

Though William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry "Hank" Kapanek and Emily "Millie" Kapanek; and his sibling Andrea Rybak. He is survived by: his wife Toni Kapanek; his children, Alexis (Justin Ferrentino), Billy Kapanek Jr. and Kyle (Marissa Kapanek); his granddaughter Lola Ferrentino; and his sister Norma Jean Burgstahler. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Daniel R Smolarek Funeral Home

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Aug 15

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Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home
2510 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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Aug 16

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Williamsville United Methodist
5681 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221

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