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Obituary: Christopher Mark Ignatowski, Dedicated Teacher and Coach, Loving Father


Christopher M. Ignatowski

Feb. 19, 1971 – April 3, 2019

Christopher “Chris” Mark Ignatowski of East Aurora died on Wednesday, April 3 in Mercy Hospital. He was 48.

Mr. Ignatowski, born in Buffalo on Feb. 19, 1971, was the son of Gerry and the late Honorata Ignatowski. Prior to moving to East Aurora just before Christmas in 2018, he was a 20 year resident of West Falls.

Mr. Ignatowski graduated from Attica High School. He continued his education at GCC, Cortland, and received a master’s degree from SUNY Buffalo State College.

He was employed with the Lake Shore School District where he was a dedicated middle school physical education teacher and coach. He connected with his students and was honored with a dedication in one class yearbook. He loved coaching and was recently the coach of the boys and girls varsity tennis teams. In the past he coached the swim team for over 20 years. He also coached volleyball and track.

On Aug. 27, 1994, he married Lori Bush at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

He loved spending his time with his family camping, especially at Allegany State Park and Rainbow Lake.

In addition to his wife Lori, Mr. Ignatowski is survived by his children Alyssa and Cameron; father Gerry Ignatowski; sister Janet (John Palaszewski) VanSon; nephew Nick VanSon and niece Jenna Palaszewski; and many other nieces, nephews and godchildren.

All arrangements were entrusted by Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, 64 Maple Road, East Aurora.

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 53 West Falls Road, West Falls, NY, on Saturday, April 20 at noon. Mr. Ignatowski was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, the Ignatowski Children’s Fund has been set up for his children at Great Erie Federal Credit Union. Donations can be mailed to the fund at 4000 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

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