Walter C. Walendziewicz

Message from Joyce Nylander Comstock

Mr Wal class was my favorite. He made learning Spanish so much fun. He will be greatly missed

Message from Kelly Ridinger

I realized today, 20 years after graduating and teaching my own classes for 15 years, that I use your signature “Quizy Quiz” and. “Study up, Study Down, Study Sideways” lines quiet often, which always gives me a little laugh and flashback of your classroom.

A candle was lit by Kelly Ridinger on December 11, 2019 10:35 PM

A candle was lit by C. Cawley on May 27, 2018 7:02 AM

A candle was lit by Debi Sorg on March 23, 2017 1:00 PM

Message from Norman Randolph

Mr. Walendziewicz was my Spanish teacher for 5 years. He was both a great man & teacher. I will always remember how he made class so engaging & fun every day! Truly one of a kind! He will be missed. Me deepest condolences to his family.

A candle was lit by Norman Randolph on March 23, 2017 1:00 AM

Message from Leslie "Leslita" Steffens Routon

I am very sad to hear of Mr. W's passing. My sincere sympathy to the family. I hope you have been able to read the tributes across facebook as his obituary was shared, and shared again. We all have wonderful memories of his class. I am happy he was on facebook and was able to know what he meant to us as many of his students sought him out to tell him. I also still use his jokes and one liners in my life all these years later. When I told my daughter about his passing she immediately said "GRINGO BUZZER!" God bless you I am thinking and praying for you.

A candle was lit by Kim Markiw on March 22, 2017 6:46 AM

A candle was lit by Laurie Finnecy on March 21, 2017 11:25 PM

Message from Katie Bauer

Mr. Wal was possibly the greatest man I'll ever meet. I had him as a teacher and was so profoundly moved by his spirit. Every single time he would respond to one of my posts on Facebook over the years, he reminded me of the important things in life, as well as forced me to dust off my Spanish to translate his messages. The world is a darker place without his light, but I hope the rest of us can pull together and shine a little brighter for him. I will love and miss him always. To his family, you were the lucky ones to have had him and I hope the knowledge that he inspired and helped so many is a comfort in these trying days.

A candle was lit by Katie Bauer on March 21, 2017 5:38 PM

A candle was lit by Jen aka Gallina Reisinger on March 21, 2017 2:28 PM

Message from Kristen Algeri

My Deepest Sympathies to the family of Mr. Walendziewicz,
Mr. W (as many of us students called him) was my Spanish 3 teacher in high school. He was a fantastic teacher and really made learning Spanish fun! He had a great sense of humor and was really engaging as a teacher--I loved his class! He was one of my all time favorite teachers ever...
May God Bless you all during this very difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kristen Algeri

Message from Debbie Dziekonski

Mr. Walendziewicz was the best teacher I ever had. I learned Spanish from him for 4 years and never had a teacher who cared about his students more. I also never had a class that was so much fun. I only hope everyone can have such a teacher in their life.

Message from Amanda Santmyer

Mr. Walendziewicz was an excellent teacher of Spanish as well as an excellent human being.

Message from Meredith aka "Merito"

Rest in Peace, Mr. Wal...thank you for the years of sharing your passion with us. You will be missed! Gringo!

Expression of Sympathy

A TABLE BASKET was ordered on March 20, 2017

Expression of Sympathy

A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on March 20, 2017

Message from Mary Alice Kline, Homeville Jr. High Reunion Committee

Dear Dolly and Pat,
Heartfelt sympathies to you and your families on the loss of you brother. Our prayers are with you. Love is God's great healing power.

A candle was lit by Mary Alice Kline on March 20, 2017 11:11 AM

A candle was lit by Laurene Kasper on March 20, 2017 10:10 AM

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My daughter had your Father as a Spanish teacher and I met him numerous times. He was an awesome man-great teacher, great with the kids, excited by his work and an overall great influence. He will be missed here but I bet has important work to do for us all in heaven!

Message from Rob Vargo

My deepest sympathies to the Walendziewicz family. I had Mr. Wal for 4 years in high school. He was certainly one of a kind. I never had a teacher with as much passion as him. You always left his class with a smile. I still tell his jokes to my wife (my mother-in-law's name is June, and when I hear her name I think "is your name June, or July to me?"). I was very saddened to hear this news, but it is very nice to see so many old students posting memories. I hope the family sees the impact he made, and I hope that Mr. Wal understood it too. Prayers to you all. - Roberto

A candle was lit by Dave, Jaclyn, Aaron and Addison DeNardo on March 20, 2017 7:47 AM

A candle was lit by Keenyn Rucker on March 19, 2017 11:49 PM

A candle was lit by Craig Dishong on March 19, 2017 11:48 PM

A candle was lit by JoAnn Chiappini Wiesen on March 19, 2017 10:52 PM

A candle was lit by Debbie (DiLucia)Lizama on March 19, 2017 10:34 PM

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May you Rest In Peace, Mr Wall. My deepest sympathy to all your family.. To one Great Teacher and Friend..You will be truly missed. Will miss seeing you when I come to Pitts. Every year.. Always looked forward to that.. Heaven surely has gotten one Good Teacher...

A candle was lit by Debbie (DiLucia) Lizama on March 19, 2017 10:29 PM

Message from Terry Doran

My most sincere condolences. Walt was a great man and teacher. I am away in South Carolina and cannot be at the funeral. He was a wonderful friend and great teacher.

A candle was lit by Terry Doran on March 19, 2017 10:26 PM

Message from Cindy McClintock Paterni

So sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Walendziewicz. He was one of those teachers one was blessed to have. Always respected the students and made learning interesting and fun....Prayers go out to his family and friends....

A candle was lit by Cindy McClintock Paterni on March 19, 2017 10:14 PM

A candle was lit by Sherry Benson on March 19, 2017 10:11 PM

A candle was lit by Becky Cibulka on March 19, 2017 9:09 PM

Message from Elaine Berchin Willis

Mr. Walendziewicz was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I speak of him often to my children, and most recently a few weeks ago when I took a flight from Puerto Rico and after only 2 years of Spanish, was able to converse with the woman beside me in an very basic way. That was due to the dynamic and fun way that he taught. Please know that he had a long term impact on so many, and that it was my privilege to be his student. His family is in my thoughts.

Message from Michele "Miguelita" Tzanakis

I had Mr. Wally for 4 years of Spanish...He taught me more than Spanish. Just a very kind helpful person- how we should all be. He was tutor to my brother Matt when he broke is leg in 3rd grade. He taught all of us Tzanakis' kids. I wish he would know that my 4 years of Spanish paid off- I lived in New Mexico for 4 years and many of the people there commented on my Spanish- and my accent--I proudly told them that my "Polish" Spanish teacher taught me. Muy Gracias Senor por mi Espanol.

A candle was lit by Michele "Miguelita" Tzanakis (MT- como su cabeza) on March 19, 2017 8:42 PM

Message from Becky "La Gran Bequita" Cibulka

Mr. Walendziewicz is the reason I teach Spanish. I was fortunate to substitute for him, and I am fortunate to carry on his traditions - including the corny jokes - at West Mifflin Area High School. My deepest condolences to Cheryl and Anne.

A candle was lit by Susie Mohney on March 19, 2017 8:31 PM

A candle was lit by Kim Burke Powell aka "Quimica" on March 19, 2017 8:11 PM

A candle was lit by Heather and Matt Gibson on March 19, 2017 7:48 PM

A candle was lit by Debbie Kerns Boyle on March 19, 2017 7:31 PM

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RIP Mr. W.

A candle was lit by Brenna Pikciunas on March 19, 2017 7:06 PM

A candle was lit by Kimberly Algeri-Wong on March 19, 2017 6:27 PM

A candle was lit by Brandy Niccolai-Belfi on March 19, 2017 6:24 PM

A candle was lit by Leah Mangino-Sylvis on March 19, 2017 6:09 PM

A candle was lit by Andrea Jasinski on March 19, 2017 5:38 PM

A candle was lit by Holly Baranowski on March 19, 2017 5:37 PM

A candle was lit by Doug & Judy Coles and Jaclyn and Jennifer on March 19, 2017 5:36 PM

A candle was lit by Leslie Kinney on March 19, 2017 5:10 PM

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I had Mr. Walendziewicz as my Spanish teacher for 4 years. He was a WONDERFUL teacher. He made learning really fun. He will be sadly missed.

A candle was lit by Nichole Kronewitter on March 19, 2017 4:08 PM