Walt Godzieba R.I.P.

Walter J. Godzieba died June 14 at Heartland Hospice House in Wilmington, Del. He was 86 and lived in Springfield.


Walt was born in Clifton Heights and was graduated from Clifton Heights High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired machinist from Westinghouse.

He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 S. Penn St., Clifton Heights.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jennifer nee Sheleva; a daughter, Miliza E. Tenerelli of Philadelphia; and a nephew.

Visitation is 7-9 tonight and 9 a.m. tomorrow at Williams-Lombardo Funeral Home, Baltimore Avenue and Summitt St., Clifton Heights.

Parastas is at 7:30 tonight at the funeral home.

A service will held 10 a.m. tomorrow at Saints Peter and Paul. Burial will be at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Elkins Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church.

One thought on “Walt Godzieba R.I.P.”


  1. I have had the pleasure ok knowing Walter(and his wife Jennifer) for about 6 years.He was a fine gentleman and full of kindness.
    A clear examle of the admirable generation that lived through the depression and served their country honorably in WWII.

    May he Rest In Peace

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