Jacob J. "Jake" Gorzinski

1913 - 2002

Jacob J. "Jake" Gorzinski

1913 - 2002

BORN

1913

DIED

2002

Jacob Gorzinski Obituary

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Jacob J. "Jake" Gorzinski, 89, of Auburn, Michigan, a pipefitter with Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan, before his retirement, passed away at Bay Regional Medical Center on the morning of Tuesday, December 10, 2002. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2002, 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc., 201 West Midland Street, Bay City, Michigan. Recitation of the rosary is scheduled for Thursday, 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Lying in state on Friday, December 13, 9-10 a.m., at St. Valentine Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, 10 a.m., at the church, officiated by the Rev. Fr. Richard C. Ratajczek. A Rite of Committal will follow at St. Valentine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to St. Valentine Catholic Church or St. Valentine Catholic School, c/o Gephart Funeral Home, Inc., 201 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706. Arrangements entrusted to Gephart Funeral Home, Inc., Bay City, Michigan.

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Melody Houseworth

December 11, 2002

I wanted to send my condolences to my Uncle Jake I will miss him alot he always made me smile. I will never forget you & I know you are in a better place with no more pain. I Love you Uncle Jake & I want to let the Family know that I care. Deepest Sympathey

Love Mel.

Bryan Stein

December 11, 2002

Miss you always Great Grampa

Victoria (Vicki) Beyer

December 10, 2002

I would like to offer my condolences to the whole Gorzinski

family. I became very fond of Jacob

while visiting him with his grandson Kevin and will always remember him.

The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home

December 10, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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