Roman Babula
July 28, 1935 - March 09, 2009
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Roman Babula
July 28, 1935 - March 09, 2009
Obituary
Roman ‘Romek’ Babula lived a life we only see in the movies or read about in books. Born on 7.28.35 in what was then Poland, his family was deported to Siberia by the Russians in 1940 where his infant brother and grandmother died of starvation. Roman’s father, Jan, joined the Polish Army just as the family was deported. Polish General Sikorski’s wise negotiations with Stalin helped free the Poles from Stalin’s oppression in Siberia. With the aid of the British, the families of the Polish soldiers were dispersed around the globe. This took the Babula family through Pahlevi, Persia where they lived for 1 year then India where they lived 5 years. After which they wound up in England and where Roman spent 10 years of his early adulthood. In 1956 Roman came to the U.S. via the SS Irpinia with his parents and sister and settled in New Jersey. In 1962 he fell in love and married Zosia, his wife of 46 years. They had only 1 child, Elizabeth. He worked as a draftsman till he and Zosia retired to Southern CA in 2000 to be near their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Romek will always be loved and remembered for his gentleness, kindness, and warm smile. He was always eager to lend a helping hand. He had a beautiful tenor voice and loved to sing and dance. He had a special ‘connection’ with small children. His grandchildren, Conrad and Jacqueline, have fond memories of all the special times with Dziadziu in NJ at Paramus Park Zoo, Wallington Park, playing soccer, skipping rocks, and ‘bajki’ about ‘kotki and pieski’.
We love you Dziadziu! You will be dearly missed.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Zosia, daughter Elizabeth with her husband Andrew, and granchildren Conrad, and Jacqueline.
11 responses to Roman Babula
Turlik Family says:
March 11, 2009
Kochana Zosiu and Turlik Family,
Zawsze pamietamy Romana, jako dobrego przyjemnego czlowieka. Milo bylo go zawsze zobaczyc na rodzinnych spotkaniach i spedzac z nim czas.
Bedzie zawsze w Naszych Sercach,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Roman and your family, singing Christmas carols and spending time together as a family. Roman and you are always in our thoughts and we love you very much.
Sincerely,
Kazia i Zbyszek Turlik,
Ania Wyka,
Diana i Tomek Szymanski,
Asia, Derik and Kylie Cook
Alice & Krzysztof Przywarczak says:
March 12, 2009
Ciocia, Elizabeth, Andrew, Conrad and Jackie,
We are sorry for the loss of this wonderful man – our deal Uncle. He will be truly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Our deepest condolences.
“Jezeli umarlismy z Chrystusem wierzymy ze z Nim rowniez zyc bedziemy.”
Wieczny odpoczynek racz Mu dac Panie a swiatlosc wiekuista niechaj Mu swieci na wieki wiekow Amen.
Alice, Krzysztof, Tomek, Adas i Elenka
Antoni Babula says:
March 12, 2009
Droga Zosiu z Rodzina
Z wielkim bulem serca otrzymalismy wiadomosc o zgonie Kochanego Brata Romana.Przeslismy z nim przez caly swiat w rodzinnym gronie.
Roman byl nadzwyczajnym czlowiekiem ktorego wszyscy lubieli i szanowali. Udzielal sie spolecznie, byl wesoly i nigdy nie tracil cierpliwosc.
Bedzie Romana nam wszystkim bardzo brakowalo.
Przesylamy rodzinie kondolencie i wspulczucia w tej wielkiej stracie.
Antoni, Magdalena,Rysiu oraz Janek i Edziu z rodzinami
Eva Budz says:
March 12, 2009
My mememory of my dear uncle was indeed, his soft mannerism and very warm personality. He was always willing to help you and make you feel at home. I remember how he loved music and dancing. I will always admired him for his courage. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.
Irena Turlik says:
March 12, 2009
Roman byl czlowiekiem kochajacym rodine i znajomych. Bardzo wspulczuje Zosi, Elzuni, Andrzejowi, Konradowi, i Jacki ze odszedl od nas taki dobry czlowiek z ktorym bardzo lubialam spiewac kolendy.
Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dac Panie,
a swiatlosc wiekuista niechaj mu swieci na wieki wiekow.
Irena Turlik