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Vincent Topa Obituary

Vincent J. Topa Albion Vincent J. Topa, 95, passed away Monday November 15, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1915 in Albion, Michigan to Frank and Katherine (Kardis) Topa. On January 2, 1937 he was married to Mary S. Zilinski in Angola, Indiana and she survives him. He has been a lifelong resident of the area, he is a member of St. John Catholic Church- Albion, and he was employed at Clark Equipment in Jackson in the Heat Treat Department. He enjoyed reading the Newspaper. Besides his wife Mary of Albion, he is survived by 1 Daughter Barbara J. Topa of Albion; 2 Sons David (Barbara J) Topa of Jackson; Allen J. (Mary E.) Topa of Albion; 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 1 Brother John and 2 Sisters Frances and Stella. Visitation for Family and Friends will be Thursday November 18, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 1020 Irwin Avenue, Albion, MI 49224, with the Rosary being recited at 3:00 p.m. at the Church. The Funeral Mass will be Friday November 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church with Rev. Fr. Gordon Greene officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery-Albion. Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: St. John Catholic Church, Albion Ambulance, or Donors Choice is available at the funeral home. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 17, 2010.

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Pat & Jim Lammers

November 20, 2010

Dave & Barb,
Sorry to read about the loss of your father/father-in-law.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you and your families.

Mary Gibbs

November 19, 2010

To the Topa family; We are very sorry for your loss and we know that your dear father, grandfather, and father figure, is in heaven as your special angel to watch over all of you. God Bless all of you. May God give your hearts comfort and peace.

Tim Bright

November 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Grandpa was a great man..hold his memory close to your hearts.

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James Topa

November 18, 2010

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James Topa

November 18, 2010

Dotty Strohmenger

November 17, 2010

Barb,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. I wish I could be there for you and Mary Beth and if there was any way that I could, I would be. I hope you know that. Hold on to the good memories and may the Lord give you strength to endure and peace in your hearts.

Frances Kandell

November 17, 2010

Sorry to hear about your grandfather Mary Beth.

Frances Kandell

Christy Raupp & Family

November 17, 2010

You will be missed but your memory will live on forever. Please watch over Mary Beth, Barb & the girls as they go through this rough time. Until we all meet again, God Bless.

Mary Beth Topa

November 17, 2010

I will miss you more than words will ever say..there is always going to be things that I wish I would have said or could have said..but until the day we meet again..I will just say that I Love You..Be Good :).

November 17, 2010

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