The former Genevieve R. Jozwiak passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the age of 70, in Ashburn, Virginia after heroically and gracefully battling cancer well over two and half years, much longer than physicians predicted.  Her desire to outlast predictions is indicative of how she lived her wonderful life – set your goals and work towards them keeping all whom you love close by your side.  Her journey has taken her to where she has longed to be once again, with her beloved Peter.

The daughter of the late Janina and Stanislaus Jozwiak, Genevieve, was born on November 2, 1948 in Hanover, Germany. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter G. Jaroszewski, who predeceased her on November 18, 2013.

Genevieve defined what it meant to be a devoted mother of Justine Schaffner (Derek J. Schaffner, Esq.) and loving grandmother of Drake Jonathan Schaffner and Brock Alexander Schaffner, whose personal and professional life accomplishments are a direct result of both Peter's and Genevieve's deep love for their family, limitless life guidance, compassion for others, love of learning/travel, and enduring will to achieve your dreams no matter what life places in your path.

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"My Mother

My mother is a woman like no other.

She gave me life, nurtured me, taught me,

dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me,

kissed me, but most importantly love me unconditionally.

There are not enough words I can say to describe

just how important my mother was to me,

and what a powerful influence she continues to be.

Mother, I LOVE YOU!"

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A dearest sister of Theresa (Dennis Kowalski and late Anthony) Batycki, Matthew (late Nancy) Jozwiak and Mark (Linda) Jozwiak.

The dear daughter-in-law of the late John and Josephine (nee Nowagorski) Jaroszewski and sister-in-law of Mary Ann (James) Zientek and James (Geraldine) Jaroszewski and late John (Patricia) Jaroszewski, as well as the life-long dearest friend of the late Anthony (Mary Jane) Polito.

She was also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friendships.

The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the Pietszak Funeral Home, 2400 William Street, in Cheektowaga, New York 14206.

Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel's Church, located at 5271 Clinton Street. in Elma New York, on Tuesday morning at 9 AM.

Entombment will follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery, in West Seneca, New York.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of the staff at the Inova Loudoun County Hospital ICU for the exemplary care, love, and compassion the members of the team shared with Genevieve during her final years of life.