Wieslaw “Wesley” Sawicki

Miss you dad.

I am there with you in spirit. He was such a handsome man. Sending love and hugs to you all.

Your wonderful memories of a kind and gentle man will comfort you now as you celebrate his life. Uncle Wesley will be well remembered and sadly missed. Love and hugs to each and everyone.

Very sad to hear about losing Uncle Wesley. Thoughts are with the Sawicki family.

Thank you Uncle Wesley for being the only uncle to support me at my wedding way back in 1979. I’ve never forgotten that gesture of love. Glad to know you are no longer in pain and discomfort. Love and condolences to the family.

You could always count on Wesley to do the right thing and he expected no less of you. Always loved him.

Cheers to my favorite Uncle. We will miss you.

Wes was a living history of computerization of the insurance business and also the true example of a responsible professional who would never diminish the integrity of his work, his relations with clients and co-workers. On top of this, he was just a very good man. I retired on the same day as Wes. One more of our generation has passed away. It is so sad, but good people live in good memories.

Wes, all your family, friends, colleagues and all those you touched in your life will always remember you fondly as a compassionate gentleman, a true colleague, a powerful mentor and coach and a true friend. You will be sorely missed. I have wonderful memories of traveling to New Foundland with you and sharing our experiences.
Rest in peace my friend. You were one of a kind. Our prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to the family.

I always remembered Wes as a cornerstone of the ACS department. Even though I never worked directly with him, we shared a great understanding of how things worked, in more ways than one. Wes was a true gentleman and we have all lost a truly wise man.

When I joined Real-time in 1981 Wes terrified me. His knowledge, his focus, his commitment to doing the right thing (always) was daunting. But I quickly learned that the scary guy in the corner was the most welcoming teacher in the building, available to even (and especially) the most ignorant, to anyone who wanted to learn. All they had to do was ask and he’d share his knowledge and himself completely. A completely unselfish man. We all owe him a debt and I’m sorry for your loss.

I met Wes in the Summer of 1966 when I joined the programming department of Recording & Statistical. The entire development group, at the time, consisted of three of us, all sitting at this big table in a fairly confined room. As a young guy embarking on a new career, I felt somewhat overwhelmed by the situation not having the slightest idea of what I was supposed to do. There was a brief introduction by the company manager, “This is Wayne, this is Wes, he will fill you in on what to do.” And that he did, as only Wes could do. He was my mentor, he was my role model, he became my friend. As a consummate professional, he was a fountain of knowledge, as a mentor, the most generous of teachers, as a friend, a man of many interests and a wonderful sense of humour. I am truly grateful for having known him.

I worked with Wes at Real-time and got to know and respect him immensely. He could be daunting. Once he and I went to see a customer who refused to pay for work done. When we got there the customer tore a strip off us saying that the work was never authorized and he wouldn’t pay. Wes didn’t react. He sat there, pulled out a work order, laid it on the desk and said “Is that your signature?” Its all I could do to not burst out laughing at the look on the customers face. They paid. That was Wes. Detailed, competent and fearless. We’ve lost a good man. Condolences to his family.

To my dear loving “Godfather”. You were the youngest of 6 siblings and my mom “Stella”, your surviving sister, used to tell me stories of you as a toddler in Russia during WWII – occupation of Poland. She was so proud of you and loved you dearly and together with us, is very heartbroken that you have left us. May you find peace and joy in reuniting with your parents and brothers and sisters in heaven. I can picture the BIG GROUP HUG that was waiting for you. So much love! See you again some day.
Sending love and deepest sympathy to the whole family for your loss.
Irene, Hank, Steven and Terri Reiterowski

Our deepest sympathies to the Sawicki family. Wesley was a great friend for a lot of years.

Wes hired me back in 1989 in Real Time. He was my mentor and my teacher. I gave him the nickname ‘Guruji’ – he was a real Guru – very learned, very knowledgeable and always willing to teach anybody who wanted to learn from him. He was not afraid of anybody – he always told it like it was. If you went to him with anything, you had to be prepared to hear the truth. He was honest and very kind. There are a few people in this world that really are worth admiration and complete Respect. Wes was one of those rare people. He will be greatly missed. The world has lost a very precious soul and nobody can fill his place.