Czechowski-Walter J., Jr. of Alden, NY passed away October 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary (Uebelhoer) Czechowski; dear father of Theresa Retzlaff, Betsy (late Kevin) Rinker, Anita Fisher and Joseph (Jennifer) Czechowski; loving grandfather of Emma Retzlaff, Adam Fisher, Olivia Czechowski, Carissa Fisher, Isabelle Czechowski, Collin and Dillin Fisher; brother of Marjorie (late Clinton) Munn, Nancy (Ray) Smith, Patricia (late Paul) Anderton, Deborah (Alan) Vilagy and Richard (Pamela) Czechowski; predeceased by his parents Walter and Mary Czechowski Sr. and siblings Mary Ann (late Rudolph) Hey and Thomas (late Mary) Czechowski Sr.; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends Jeanne Graf, Peggy Green and Mike and Colleen Kait.  Family will be present to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's RC Church Alden, NY Monday at 10 AM. (Please assemble at church).  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or St. John the Baptist Church.  Walt attended St. John the Baptist School and Alden High School.  He owned and operated Walt's Heating and Plumbing and was a lifetime member and past chief of the Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Company.  Walt loved spending time with family and friends at Silver Lake, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing dominos and Texas Hold'em Poker.  Share your condolences at meyerfunerahome.com.