Norman Philip JANOWSKI

JANOWSKI, Norman Philip, a West End Henrico resident for the past eight years, went to join our Lord on September 22, 2009. He was 68 years old. Norman was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 24, 1940. He was a graduate in 1958 from Thomas Jefferson High School. He worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, and rose to vice president of Continental Insurance Company, Special Risk Management Division before his final retirement in 1997. Norman was a resident of Detroit, Mich., Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, Calif., Dallas, Texas, and his final place of residence at 5313 Downy Lane, Richmond, Va. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Janowski and Isabella Bernadette Janowski. He is survived by his brothers, Donald and Dennis; their wives, Mary and Joyce; and several first cousins in Detroit, Mich.; his ex-wife, Mary K. Gratz; and two sons, Jeffrey McBee and Phillip L. Janowski. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Terry Janowski Smith, Greg Janowski, Michael Janowski, Jennifer Janowski and Danielle Janowski; his grandchildren, Jeffrey McBee Jr. and Sarah McBee; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great- nieces and great-great nephews. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bliley's Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Road on Tuesday, September 29. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m, with a wake at 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church located at 8200 Woodman Road on Wednesday September 30 at 11 a.m, with a graveside service following immediately. A reception will be hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Church following interment. He was much loved and will be missed by all.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.