1924
2016
Krolak, Casimir J.
Age 92 of Elmira, NY died on Monday, August 15, 2016. Born in Elmira to Angela Kalec and Joseph Krolak on February 10, 1924. Happily married to Mary Underwood Krolak for 61 years. He was a communicant of Christ the Redeemer Parish and very active in Church activities at St. Casimir's Church including a communion minister, lector and usher. Cas worked for General Electric Foundry as a clerk, a veteran of the US Army, WWII, 155th field artillery Battalion 5th Army. He was a past chairman for Chemung County Red Cross and a former member of the Southern Tier Retired Lion Club. Casimir is survived by two of their three sons, James of Montour Falls, NY and David (Lynn) of Basking Ridge, NJ; grandchildren, Blair & Colby Krolak of NJ, Tony (Monique) Krolak of Texas, Eric and Colton Krolak of Arizona; great-grandson Anthony Krolak of Texas; great-granddaughter, Birdie Bee Theurich, of NJ; sisters-in-law, Dr. Nancy Underwood Lynch & Sharon Underwood; niece Joanne Krolak and nephew William (Clara) Krolak and many other nieces, nephews & cousins. Pre-deceased his wife Mary in 2010; son, Richard in 2007; also by his brother Leo Krolak (Harriet Mitchell); sister Helen (Fred) Bilodeau; great-granddaughter Kiana Krolak and granddaughter Michelle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ The Redeemer Parish for St. Casimir's Church or to Dreambigsophie.org (envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home on Thursday, August 18th from 5 to 7 p.m. A prayer Service there Friday, August 19th at 9 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial in St. Casimir's Church at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Jim,
So sorry to hear about your dad.
Liz Williams
August 22, 2016
Wonderful man! I had the pleasure of taking care of him a few years back, brought such joy to those around him! He will be missed!
Tracey Wray
August 18, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Hope you remember all the great memories you had with your dad.
With sympathy,
Allison and Barry Farber
Barry Farber
August 17, 2016
You will be missed. Thankyou for the good you did.
Julie Ringer
August 17, 2016
Jim, David, Lynn, and family, I am sorry for the loss of your father/father-in-law and grandfather. He was such a great man!! His zest for life and the love and compassion for his family was such an important aspect of his being. You are in my prayers.
Patti Butler
August 17, 2016
My fiend,
I am very sorry for your loss.A long life is a good life.I am here for you if you need anything at all...R.I P
Jack and Sondra Lardiere
August 17, 2016
MY CONDOLENCES IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY HE REST IN PEACE
JOVANY COLON
August 17, 2016
I will miss my Uncle Cas. He always made me smile and I especially loved the stories he and Mary told. Thank you for being such a great guy. Give my love to my Dad, Mary and Ricky.
Love, Susi Underwood LaVelle
August 16, 2016
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