Obituary of Roman Szarek

SZAREK,  Roman

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Roman Szarek on November 19th, 2018 in his 65th year, peacefully at home in the comfort of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Stanislaw and Maria. Beloved husband to Krystyna of 37 years, devoted father to Elzbieta and Agnieszka, and father-in-law to Sebastian. Cherished grandfather (kochany dziadziu) to Olivia. Roman will be deeply missed by his brother Stanislaw, sister-in-law Janina and nieces Marlene and Jessie in Canada. Loved and remembered by his brother Wincenty (Krystyna), sister Joanna (Zenon), sister-in-law Teresa (Jozef), brothers-in-law Jozef (Maria) and Marek (Elzbieta) and many nieces and nephews in Poland and in the United States. Roman was a very loving, caring and kind hearted man, who made many sacrifices to make a better life for his family in Canada. Roman’s humour and wit brought laughter to many. We will always cherish the memories we made together as a family. Roman was able to enjoy retirement for three years in which he devoted precious time to his dearest granddaughter Olivia. Na zawsze bedziesz w naszych sercach. Kochamy Cie. Thank you to Dr.Levine, the oncology team at the JCC, CCAC and VON for their care and compassion. Family and friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m., Prayers 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, donations  can be made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Roman’s memory.  Online condolences may be sent at www.donaldvbrown.ca