Walter R. Sroczynski
July 19, 1934 - February 28, 2023
Walter Richard Sroczynski, 88, of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023.
Walt was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up working at the family-operated dairy farm near Lancaster, New York. He started school at age 7 and later attended Lancaster High School where he first met his loving wife, Alda, and started dating. They married in 1957 and later moved to Salt Lake City in 1970. They were together for over 70 years and raised a big, wonderful, loving, crazy family.
Walt was briefly in the Army as a young man in the 1950’s and fought the “Battle of Long Island” (his humor, not mine). He spent most of his working career at American Airlines in Salt Lake City, and later enjoyed many years ushering/managing at the University of Utah sporting venues, greeting anyone he saw with a big smile and a warm handshake. He was a lifetime Buffalo Bills fan and also loved the Utah Utes. He loved spending time at the family cabin in Tabiona, Utah and visiting with all of the Mt Tabby friends, working on the Mt Tabby Board for many years as well. Dad could fix or build just about anything including his first home and passed most of those handy skills on to his sons. He was a good man and made those he knew feel good too.
Walt is preceded in death by wife Alda and their 2 daughters. He is survived by three sons, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Walt and Alda will always be in our hearts and will be forever missed.
A small graveside service is tentatively being planned for Tabiona, Utah after the snow melts in May or June. Please revisit this page for details as we approach that time of year.
In Loving Memory
Walt coached me in little league baseball. Wonderful memories of that team and that time.
Our deepes condolences to your family. Your dad was the kindest man who gave the best big bear hugs! Always loved seeing them and looked forward to those hugs from Walt when we attended the Utah sporting events. He will be missed, but is back together with his sweetheart and daughters.
Mike and family Sorry for your loss. I did not know your dad.
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with you Dad durring our times at the SLC airport.
Worked with Walt many years, always a total gentleman. He was always kind, fun, smart, fair & fun. It was a pleasure to know Walt. My Love & Best to his family. Larry Staser, a Western Airlines Employee ✈️❤️��
When I was working upstairs at Terminal One in the WA CRRO I began to notice your Dad stopping in at times and talking with the lead Supervisors. After a while he spoke to me, a young 25 year old and I gradually learned that he knew a lot of stuff about the other airlines forecasted new SLC routes and marketing plans. He was really a natural networker and always conveyed a hopeful, cheery note about the whole, huge thing called the Airline Biz. If there was a job called King of the Airport, that would have been his forever.
Mike, Tim and Steven, so sorry for your loss. Uncle Wally was a great guy and he will be missed greatly, he is with Aunt Alda, Jody and Kristen now. I have a lot of great memories when I was younger and you all still lived in NY. Aunt Juanita sends her condolences also. All the family here are sending our prayers and love to you. Please keep in touch and let us know how all of you are doing. Much love, Lisa, Tom, Aunt Juanita and Ricky.
Got to know Walt at the airport and continued seeing him at sports venues he was involved with. It seems you loose track of friends over the years. He'll always be my friend. We'll all see you soon Walt. Mike Gleason
In Loving Memory
