Jozef SLOWIK

SLOWIK, Jozef 2009-10-31 Mr. Jozef Slowik, age 85 years, a resident of Thunder Bay, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, on Thursday, October 29, 2009 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jozef came from Poland with his wife Janina and two children Helen and Stanley in 1966 to make his life in Canada. He was employed at Northern Wood Preservers for many years, retiring in 1989. Jozef enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, gardening, fishing and going to Tim Horton’s for coffee. Those who knew Joe knew of his garden an how huge and well kept it always was. Jozef even refused many trips to the family camp because "who would watch his garden and flowers". Although some trips were refused Jozef did attend the family camp quite often, where he did his fair share of yard work, splitting wood and walking with the family dogs. Jozef even attended a few hunting trips with his son Stan and grandson Stephen and was always happy when the prize moose was hung. He lived alone and still drove his 1988 Ford Truck right up until the beginning of October. He looked forward to his daily visits from his son and grandchildren and always looked forward to his daily phone calls and periodic visits from his daughter, who lived out of town. Jozef faithfully attended St. Casimir’s Church every Sunday for Polish Mass. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, neighbour and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Jozef was predeceased by his wife Janina (nee Drzystek) in December of 1999. He is survived by his son Stanley (Debbie) Slowik, daughter Helen (Mike) Mihalus, grandchildren Ashley and Stephen Slowik, Mark (Michelle) and Chris (Erin) Mihalus and great grandson Benjamin Mihalus. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 when family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass in St. Casimir’s Church at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Andrew Deptula. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. If friends desire, memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Jozef Slowik in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2010. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com