The former Zofia Bogucka, a seamstress for over 36 years at M. Wile, of Buffalo, New York and also many years at "Peter and Paul Expert Tailors", on Broadway, of Buffalo, New York, which was a family business, run by her husband and brother-in-law, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, at the age of 87.

Endearingly know as "Zosia" and "Babcia" by the younger folks, Zofia was the matriarch of the family, teaching her children and others, the art of Polish Cooking and Canning, as well as sharing her passion for gardening, sewing, knitting, her love Church and spoiling her grandchildren.

She now returns home, to the love of her life and soulmate the late Pioter "Peter," to who she was married to since June, 22, 1960, till his passing on June 21, 2009, just short of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The devoted mother of Teresa Brzozowiec, Celina (Ronald) Braciak and Bozena (Doug) French and fond Babcia of Michael and Sarah Braciak, Adriana and Jolson French.

Zosia was predeceased by 2 sisters and 3 brothers and also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem) where services will be held Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josaphat Church, locates at William at Peoria Avenue, in Cheektowaga, New York at 9:30 AM.

We would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors and caregivers for their support and care shown to our Mother, in her's and our time of need, over her lifetime.