I met with him twice . Blessed by him and I will never forget his smile at the last time I have seen him in a home in TN 2012. I asked his prayers before I leave and I am still in need for thse prayers.

My Husband Charlie and I miss Father Mario very much He was such a Joyful
and Loving Man, He was a Great Priest!
I will always remember how he used to say "GOD Loves You so much"

He was the important person in our family. He visited Poland many times and spend with us nice days. He personaly supported me when my mather died. Thank you uncle.

We love Fr Mario, have missed him but know hes with God and Kay- Loved his voice, hugs and love and warmth. Rest in Peace..

I had the opportunity to serve as an altar server with him when I came back from Germany.He was always telling me stories, and was a special friend to my family. Always blessing my mom's house and gave me my blessing before deployment. I will miss your smiling face and stories.

Father Mario was always so kind and funny.  Saw him at Walmart and asked him what he was doing there....said Priests need a good buy, too.  He always gave the best hugs.  Our family will truly miss him.  Rest in Peace Sir.  God Bless.
Ron and Barb Sokol

Father Mario always added happiness to the patients and staff at Gateway Medical Center. His smile and kind words brightened the day brightened the days of many.

Father Mario stayed with us for a brief time in our home. He loved his polish food, and we enjoyed fixing it for him. He will be greatly missed. Our grand children and children enjoyed his stories as we did too. Now, the Blessed Mother and God has him and I hope to see him someday. May God Bless you!!!I will cherish all the memories you gave us.

Larry and I had the pleasure of knowing Father Mario when we lived in Clarksville such a wonderful man.

The only time I ever him use the word "HATE" was when he referred to the "NAZIS"

Father Mario presided at the first Mass I attended in Clarksville. His joy and love of life will always be a very special memory for myself and my children.

He was my uncle, he gave us marriage and he baptized our first child. We will always remember him. Let us pray.

A simple priest and a great soul who always remembered what Christ said were the two greatest commandments. Rest in well-deserved peace, Father Mario, Wieslaw Stanislaw Burakowski. July 30, 1933 - Aug. 22, 2012

He will be missed by all, a wonderful human being, a great priest!

I had the Pleasure of meeting Father Mario, when I worked at Gateway on Madison St. He always had a Smile on his face, and always loved to Hug. He will be missed by All. He was a Wonderful Person who Loved God.

I know everyone will really miss Father
Mario, he was a truly a Holy man, you
could tell that by just talking with him.

I mat father Mario twenty years ago through seeing his mother one day after it had started to rain as she pass by my cafe, and i ran out and gave her an umbrella. And from that time we have been great friends. Where ever we saw each other. A hug and a smill, we was always glade to meet and greet.

Such a joy to know ... He will be missed    Charlie and Pat Black

To the sweetest, funniest, kindest, most gentle and loving man I have ever known. You are forever in my heart, and I will always love you.

OBITUARY

Fr. Wieslaw S. Burakowski

July 30, 1933 – August 22, 2012

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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