Obituary of Rudolph M. Gadziala

Melbourne Beach, FL (Ilion, NY): Rudolph (Rudy) M. Gadziala, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of October 23rd, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Rudy was born on December 25th, 1925, in Yorkville, New York, the son of John and Rozalia (Zak) Gadziala. Rudy attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in New York Mills. He married Jane Skowron on May 31, 1947, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New York Mills, a blessed marriage of over 70 years. He is survived by his adoring and devoted wife Jane, three sons; Rudy (companion Jody Janicki), Edward and John (Deborah). He leaves five grandchildren; Michele Gadziala-Luke, Rudy (Nicole) Gadziala, Reid Gadziala, John Gadziala Jr, Laura (Aaron) Mallory. He also leaves behind three great grandchildren; Sydney, Alexa and Marisol. He is survived by his brothers; John “JC” (Helen) Gadziala, Walter Gadziala and sister Gladys (Phil) Fukes, a sister-in-law, Bridget Murdock and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Rudy was predeceased by his ten brothers and sisters and beloved daughters-in-law; Annette Gadziala (Rudy) and Patricia Gadziala (Edward). In 1943, Rudy enlisted in the US Marine Corp. He proudly served our Country in WWII. While stationed in the Pacific region and The Marshall Islands, he was part of an infantry unit and was assigned to the Battleship USS New Jersey. He was injured in combat during the “Great Marianas Turkey Shoot” and was honorably discharged with five combat stars. Rudy’s devotion to his County and the Marine Corps was part of his fabric and he lived each day by the slogan “The Few. The Proud.” After being discharged, Rudy returned to the Mohawk Valley where he met his beautiful wife and started a family. Rudy and his wife Jane worked side by side owning & operating several area businesses, most notably; Herkimer Wholesale, Kuyahoora Inn (Poland, NY) and The Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Ilion. After many years in the restaurant business, Rudy continued that hospitality through his love of entertaining family and friends at his home on Canadarago Lake and in later years at his beach house in Florida. Rudy was a life-long member and past commander of the VFW Post 502, Herkimer County Marine Corps League and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He was also an original member of the Whitestown Vets Club. Rudy was a devoted family man and cherished every minute spent with his sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He took great pride in providing for his family. During retirement, he spent many hours chasing a good bargain and mastering the stock market as a “day trader”, activities he enjoyed up until his passing. In keeping with Rudy’s wishes there will be no public services. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Hospice of Health First for the wonderful and compassionate care provided to Rudy during his brief illness. Those wishing to make a donation in Rudy’s memory, please consider Hospice of Health First 1131 West New Haven Avenue, Suite 102 West Melbourne, FL 32904.