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Gary Ostrowski Obituary
Gary Paul Ostrowski, age 54, went to be with the Lord and family on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home away from home - Josina Lott Residential Community where he had resided for the past 25 years and was affectionately known as “Gary O”. He was born July 29, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to Norman and Christine (Krall) Ostrowski. Gary loved to socialize. He was known for giving rock handshakes and fist pumps. He enjoyed getting dressed up for family weddings. Gary was a talented athlete and participated in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed swimming, wrestling, basketball, auto racing, snowmobiling, and boating. He was a big fan of hockey, especially the Toledo Walleyes. He was also an Ohio State Buckeye fan. He loved anything related to music - guitars, radios, and the “chicken dance” most of all. Gary appreciated all holidays and special times that came with them. He loved Rudolph, and Santa Claus. He liked ice cream any time of day or night, hamburgers and coke, and he collected batteries!
Gary is survived by his father, Norman P. Ostrowski; sister, Debra (Joseph) Mischloney; brothers, Ron (Stephanie) Ostrowski and Norm (Tammy) Ostrowski Jr.; nieces, Alison, Melanie and Kendra; nephews, Ken, John, and Joseph; and great-nieces, Peighton and Taytom. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Ostrowski.
Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. with a rosary at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass for Gary will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, preceded by visitation in the church from 9-10 a.m.
Special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the nurses and staff at Josina Lott. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be given to the Josina Lott Foundation, 120 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo, OH 43615 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Memories and Condolences
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Joe Hunsaker
February 13, 2018
Sad to say that I just heard about the passing of one of my all time favorites, Gary O! I will never forget the many hockey games he and I enjoyed together and I'll never forget that smile and the whisper and the nose honk! I'll never forget the time he was injured badly in a go cart, and still insisted on taking another lap. That was Gary. I'll always think of him with a smile. There was no better feeling in life than when Gary would smile and whisper, "I like you". Thank you Gary for being you!
Judy James & Family
January 19, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joe & Sheryl Krall
January 19, 2018
Sheryl and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family in this difficult time. Take comfort that God has brought Gary home to be reunited with so many of the rest of the family who have already made this journey. God Bless
Ron Muston
January 18, 2018
Norm, So sorry for your loss. I know what Gary meant to you and your family. I always remember when we used to car pool and when I dropped you off Gary always wanted to ride in my hot rod.
Dick Goeke
January 18, 2018
Norm,
Just saw in the paper of Gary's passing.
May God give you peace at this time.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Aumiller
January 18, 2018
Very sorry for your loss, Norm.
Ron & Pat Minor
January 18, 2018
Norm, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Gary. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Pat Minor
January 17, 2018
Gary "O" we love and miss you and you will never be forgotten. You were such an inspiration to us. "Go Walleye"
Love forever and May God Bless!
Mom, Dad, Debra, Ron, & Norm Jr.
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