Kathryn Marcia Krajewski-Koening

Kathryn Marcia Krajewski-Koening, was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday evening March 24, 2025. "Kate" as she was often referred to was born in Buffalo New York on December 28, 1930, the only child of the late Randall and Virginia (nee Lewandowski) Krajewski. She resided in the Kaisertown section of Buffalo for over 45 years. She was married in the Church of St. Casimir in 1952. Kate held many retail positions including AM&A's Department Store, JC Penney's and Macys. She enjoyed retail because "everyday was different and brought new adventures". With her smile, laugh and outgoing personality she enjoyed meeting people. Through her retail experience and exceptional customer service and leadership qualities Kate became shift leader and eventually department manager. She was the recipient of many awards including top sales and highest customer service satisfaction. She was most proud of her attendance certificate from JC Penney for not missing a shift/day of work in two years. He "beau" and love of her life passed away in 1958 and Kate raised their three children as a single parent. She loved being a mom more than anything and eventually a grandmother and great grandmother. She excelled at homemaking, baking, cooking and gardening. She instilled extraordinary values and wholesome beliefs in her kids. The Lord must be honored and respected, love and serve everyone, keep a clean house, take pride in your appearance and home and always smile. Kate's legacy will continue through her family; her son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Ellen Koening, her daughter and son-in-law Kathryn and Patrick McGowan. Kate's eldest daughter Elizabeth passed away in 1974. Her 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 3 great- great grandchildren adored her and will miss her very much. In her lifetime she established friendships with neighbors, co-workers and customers alike. Kate would be the first person to tell you that her life was blessed and her time to serve the Lord had come. She was very specific about her final arrangements. She wanted everyone to remember her as she was, full of life and as a vibrant person. "Shed no tears or be mournful" - "this is not the end but the beginning of the rest of her life" Private services will take place at the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar Street and cremation will follow. We know that mom and dad are in Heaven and after the long embrace mom snapped her fingers and the polka music began. "Mom you will always be loved, remembered, missed and held in the highest regard". WE LOVE YOU. Kate entrusted her final arrangements to the Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home 154 Weimar Street Buffalo NY 14206. (716) 362-0199 Fax: (716) 462-5355 Email: kevinmmason@yahoo.com www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com

Kathryn Marcia Krajewski-Koening

December 28, 1930 - March 24, 2025