Walter Bielaski, 89, a long-time resident of San Leandro, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from natural causes. He was born September 26, 1927 and raised in North Tonawanda, NY. The son of George Bielaski & Teofila (Dora) Wojcik, he was one of 8 children. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: Joseph, Richard, Frank, Dolores and Robert. He leaves behind Dorothy, his loving wife of 66 years; daughter Pauline [and Russell] Smith; son Ronald [and Karen] Bielaski; daughter, Anne [and Jim] Manha; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother John [and Shirley], sister Nancy [and William] Firth, and many other close relatives & friends. He was a loving father and grandfather.
After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, he worked for 12 years at Shaklee Corporation. Walt was competitive. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, playing cards & other intellectually stimulating games, travel, and was an avid golfer. Walt was also a life-long student and musician, and active in his church. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve, the American Legion, a past President of the Mr. & Mrs. Dance Club, and an original member of Caddie Shacker Golf Club. He will be lovingly and joyously remembered and greatly missed.
Visitation on Sept. 21 from Noon with a Vigil service at 6:30 pm at Santos-Robinson Mortuary in San Leandro. Funeral Liturgy on Sept. 22 at 11 am at Church of Assumption in San Leandro. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. In lieu of flowers or gifts memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Sacramento Chapter at 4202 Douglas Blvd., Suite 600, Granite Bay, CA 95746 or online at www.cff.org . Please disregard the paragraph below.
