John G. Gromosiak

News Death Notice

GROMOSIAK, John G. 78, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011. John who was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 11, 1933, and was predeceased in death by his parents John and Anne (Rimanosky) Gromosiak and his brother John. John is survived by his dear wife, Sharon (Williamson) Gromosiak; his son Gregory G. Gromosiak of Miamisburg, OH; three grandchildren Casey, Drew and Buddy Gromosiak; brothers Michael and (Mary) Gromosiak of Bellbrook, OH and Paul Gromosiak of Niagara Falls, NY; nephew Michael A. Gromosiak of North Canton, OH and two great- nephews Kellen M. and Tucker J. Gromosiak. Mr. Gromosiak served with the Air Force during the Korean War and later worked as an illustrator in the Art Department at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. John spent many years organizing arts and crafts shows in malls throughout the Eastern U.S. During his career, he created thousands of paintings of people, places and things. Many of his paintings hang on walls of businesses and homes from coast to coast. During his later years, John dedicated his life in trying to create a museum to dedicate the memory of the warship and crew of the USS Indianapolis. Unfortunately, he didn't live to see his dream come true. He was, however, instrumental in designing and having built a monument in the city of Indianapolis, IN to honor the crew of the USS Indianapolis. To acknowledge many of the people he knew during his lifetime, John wrote a book, "Touched by So Many." A service was held in Indianapolis, IN on Monday, December 19, 2011. In his memory, please support our veterans or donate to a favorite charity.