Independence, Ohio
KRAKOWIAK EUGENE T. KRAKOWIAK, age 86. beloved husband of the late Mary Catherine (nee Turk). Loving father of Barbara Ketterick (Michael), Eugene G., Andrew (Karen), Mark (Patricia), Mary Beth Burger (Mark), Philip, Jane Marie (deceased) and Paul (deceased) (Shary). Grandfather of 14 and great- grandfather of 13. Son of the late Andrew and Mary (nee Szalwinski). Brother of the late Mildred Mallin. VISITATION SUNDAY 2-9 P.M. AND MONDAY 4-8 P.M. at the FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 BRECKSVILLE RD. (1/2 mile N. of Pleasant Valley Rd.) Funeral Liturgy Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, 10 a.m., at St. Columbkille Church, 6740 Broadview Rd., Parma, 44134. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Achievement Center for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd., Highland Hills, 44128. Mr. Krakowiak served as Principal of Holy Name High School for 28 years prior to his retirement in 1996.
I just learned of Mr. K's transition. I value his kindness as I tried to find my place at Holy Name. His respectfulness and humor made it an easier journey. My condolences.
Corliss Jordan '75
December 17, 2012 | Cleveland, OH
Sorry we missed the loss of your father. He was a very special person. We knew him through the church and our children attended the high school while he was there. I know he will be very much missed by all who were close to him. For us he was a huge example of a great man.
December 13, 2012
To all of the Krakowiak children,grandchildren and great grandchildren: My deepest sympathies to you all. Mr. K was a wonderful, warm, loving, ad inspirational person. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that his legacy is and will be perpetuated over and over. My dad graduated from HN the same year Mr. K graduated from South. It was a running joke between them after they became good friends while their families attended school together. He will be missed, but I can easily picture the...
November 23, 2012
Holy Name in the early 70's was a different era but Mr. K. was a man for the ages.
Zig and Donna Zgrabik
November 21, 2012 | Garfield Hts, OH
Mr. K was a great role model to so many Holy Name Graduates. I know he made an impression on me during my serior year at Holy Name. I know he will rest in peace and his family can take comfort having such a wonderful father.
Sincerely
Bill Roberts class of 65
November 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. K's family at this difficult time. Thinking back to our years at HN on Broadway and Mr. K brings a smile to all of us. Be at peace knowing he is with your loved ones in Heaven.
The Dooner Family (Ken '71, Jack '73, Ed '74, Kathy '75 and Maryellen '77)
November 20, 2012
Krakowiak Family: Thank you for sharing your father with us over the wonderful times at Holy Name. He was surely a man to be admired and adored. He put up with me and my gang in the 70s and never waivered in his mission to teach and direct us on the right path. Your are his legacy and we will always recall that wonderful person when we are with amongst you. It was also my pleasure to serve on the HN Board with your Dad. God Bless. Tom Amato '76
November 20, 2012
My sincerest condolences go out to Mr. K's family. I had the priviledge of being hired by him and working not only with him, but also with three of his children at Holy Name. He truely was one of the greatest and most holy men that I have ever known. He was a wonderful, kind and loving person and he will be sorely missed. I do believe that he has a special place in heaven. Rest in peace Mr. K.
Debbie Hannigan
November 20, 2012 | Parma Heights, OH
The loss of Mr. K was felt by our entire family. We all had stories to tell of what a great person he was. It was a pleasure to have known him the past 40 years. May the memories you have always be in your heart. We know that he was welcomed home this past week. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam and Fiorella Zummo '71, Frank Zummo '95 and Angela and Bryan Mcneeley '97.
November 20, 2012
