Barbara H. Czajka
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Barbara Czajka (Halligan)
On July 25, 2021, Barbara Czajka passed away suddenly. She is predeceased by her father, Harvey H. Halligan; mother, Lillian Zoeller Halligan, and brother, William H. Halligan. Barb was a 1958 graduate of Leavenworth Central High School in Wolcott. Following graduation from Buffalo State, she taught second grade at Lakeshore Elementary in Greece from 1962-66. After raising her two sons, she returned to teaching third grade at Fairbanks Road Elementary School in Churchville from 1985 – 1995. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Duane; her sons, Jeff Czajka of Penfield and Chris Czajka of New York City, her granddaughter, Norah; her beloved sister, Bev; her brother- and sister-in-law Bob and Kathy Chyka of West Seneca; nieces and nephews, many friends and colleagues, and good neighbors at the Village at Unity, where she had resided since 2016. Barb loved crafts and crocheting, gardens and flowers, holidays, and the changing seasons. Barb’s visitation will be held Thursday, July 29th 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 30th, 11:00 AM at St. Jude’s Church 4100 Lyell Road. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. For the continued health and safety of our family and friends in these complicated times, the Czajka family requests masks be worn at both the funeral home and Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Al Sigl Center, 100 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. For more information and to sign her online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com
Enjoyed staying in touch with Barb after she taught our girls years ago. She continued to care about the girls and their successes, after all she was a big part of that! A lovely person and a treasure. We are so very sorry for your loss and sadness.
Surely it is a loss, this very special friend and teaching friend of mine. We knew each other 40 years, and never ran out of topics to discuss as we continued to gather for a meal once a month in our retirement. She weathered many battles physically, yet always remained full of hope, interested in others, inclusive, ready to laugh, full of fun, her heart spoke loudly when her feet couldn’t always take her where she wanted to go. She was a team player always, and most of all loved and cherished her family and only granddaughter. I am a better person having spent so much time with Barb, and will miss her presence .. She was courageous as she journeyed her bodily needs, and now lives with Victory. Love you Barb
Our condolences to Duane & the Czajka family. We always enjoyed seeing the Czajkas. Fred & Rosanne Holbrook
Mrs. Czajka was my third grade teacher and lived around my neighborhood growing up. I loved being in her class. She inspired me to become a teacher. I will always remember her sharing The Polar Express with my class at Christmas time. Each year since I began teaching, I make sure to read it to my class, and I always tell my students about the wonderful teacher who shared it with me. Thank you for being such a kind and compassionate teacher. You made a lasting impact on me. RIP
Barb was blessed with an uncommon amount of common sense. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed. Love and Prayers, Dee Bush
Meeting Barb at Buffalo State Teachers College began a friendship that has continued through the years and miles apart. We were roommates, bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. I remember sitting in the back of class at BSTC knitting sweaters for our boyfriends, who later became our spouses. We were told it was okay as long as we didn’t make noise. I can still hear her say “Oh, No, Charlie Brown”! I can’t watch a Peanuts show without thinking about Barb. I am so grateful for having visited with Barb and Duane about three years ago in their new apartment. She had such a flair for decorating. And I am grateful for our phone conversations and emails. There is an emptiness in my heart that I know is shared by everyone who knew and loved Barb. I will walk a meditation labyrinth to honor Barb during her funeral Mass on Friday. Continued prayers of strength and comfort to Duane, Jeff, Christopher and extended family in the days ahead.
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I did not know of Barb’s passing until her birthday. I feel very sad as she was a wonderful friend and co-worker at Fairbanks Rd School. Please accept my sympathy.