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Joseph A. Groszkiewicz, 81, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Vincent Health System. He was born March 18, 1931, in Erie, son of the late Joseph and Nellie (Winiarczyk) Groszkiewicz. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and Altar Server at Holy Rosary Church. He was also active in the Cursillo Movement. He was a member of the Siebenbuerger Club and Trinity Club and he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, golf and bowling. He retired in 1989 from the G.E. Company after working there for 28 years. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ann Przybyszewski Groszkiewicz on May 14, 2012, with whom he spent 60 years with, a daughter, Julie Higgins, a son, Thomas "T.J." Groszkiewicz, and a brother, Frank Groszkiewicz. Survivors include four children, Marian Zill (Gary) of Erie, Paul Groszkiewicz (Cindy) of Edinboro, Pa., Daniel "Dan" Groszkiewicz (Kay) of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Linda Voelker (Daniel) of Harborcreek, Pa., a brother, John Groszkiewicz (Janet) of Lake City, Pa. and a son-in-law, Thomas Higgins, of Erie. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, Mitchell Groszkiewicz (Natalie) Washington, Pa., Kristen Groszkiewicz, Erie, Josie Groszkiewicz, East Liverpool, Ohio, Becky Zill, Erie, Melissa Porsch (Eric) Dallas, Texas, Amy Groszkiewicz, Pittsburgh, Pa., Abbey, Joe, Sarah, Daniel Groszkiewicz, Grand Rapids, Mich., Jacob Voelker (Anna), Pittsburgh, Pa., Joshua Voelker, United States Navy, Thomas, Joshua and Jeremy Higgins all of Erie, two great-grandchildren, Quentin and Madeline, Erie. Relatives and friends may call at the Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, Inc., 459 East 12th Street, Erie, PA 16503, Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Further visitation will be at Holy Rosary Church, 2701 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504 on Friday, from 9:15 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be at Mary, Queen of Peace Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Rosary Church, 2701 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504 or the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16501. Send condolences to: [email protected].

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jul. 25, 2012.

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Sylvia Pallott

September 2, 2012

To the Family of Julie Higgins-I am so sorry for you loss. I happened to see the losses you have had this year and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope Thomas is flourishing, I know how proud Julie would be. I think about her and him often. Just a reminder, I was a close friend of Julie's and we worked together. Her spirit is with me every day, as I know she is with all of you.

Kristine (Lombardo) Copeland

July 31, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Joe's whole family, he was a great man. He was one of my Favorite Ushers at Holy Rosary and I will miss him greatly. I will miss giving him his palm cross next year. My prayers to all.

July 28, 2012

Paul and Family,
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Mike and Adam Trott (KP77 & KP80)

July 27, 2012

Paul, Cindy and family,
Our most sincere condolences to you all.Loved seeing Joe at the Cursillo events. Loved that smiling face. Cherish those memories.
love,
Herb & Connie Palmer

Todd Oleski

July 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers to you.

Bill Dann

July 26, 2012

Paul and family, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jeff Nelson

July 26, 2012

Paul, I loved your dad. I was glad to be part of the Cursillo lunch tradition at the fiddle Inn. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Susan Zuck

July 25, 2012

To my dearest cousins and your families,

Uncle Joe will be so dearly missed, and never forgotten. Always smiling, and often laughing while he was sharing something funny....which was often! He had also shared that he'd had a good life. Great life, from what all of us witnessed and truly at peace for what lay ahead. His loving wife paved the way & prepared his welcome home I'm sure. Both were an example of how to live, and how to accept what is meant to be.
Our love & support for you all. Love, Sue

Matthew Robaszkiewicz

July 25, 2012

My sympathy and condolences to the entire family. May the memories of your mom and dad provide comfort and reassurance - and may they both rest in peace together for all eternity.

Jim & Kelly Cunningham

July 25, 2012

Marian & Gary, my sympaties to you and your family. I lost my Father and Father-in-Law in an eleven day span a few years ago...it was difficult but your family, friends and fond memories will give you comfort in the coming days.

Br. William Lanning

July 25, 2012

My Sympathy to the entire family. Joe was a wonderful person, I always enjoyed my visits, when I would come to Erie to visit Deacon Francis Lombardo and his family. I would attend Mass at Holy Rosary,and always stop in the sacristy to visit with Joe.I will miss his great smile! I will have Masses offered for him.Br. William Lanning O.F.M. St. Peter's Church 110 W. Madison St. Chicago IL.60602-4196

Don Merritt

July 25, 2012

Dear Groszkiewicz family,
I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dad. "Joe Gro" was my 2nd shift boss in Bldg.6 at GE in the 80's. He always had an open door policy, and was one of the BEST bosses I ever had in my 37+ years at GE. Please accept my deepest condolences. Joe was one of the good guys and will certainly be missed!
Sincerely,

scott law

July 25, 2012

my heart goes out to you and your family Paul...your dad was awesome

David & Susan Benton

July 25, 2012

Dear Paul,Cindy & family,
Praying for you that your memories will help you through your hardest days. We didn't know your Dad but reading about his life certainly lets us know why you, Paul, are the man you are. Found this quote and thought it was so fitting. "My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." God Bless you all. Love always,

Dotty West

July 25, 2012

Dear Groszkiewicz family...So sorry to read about your Dad...so soon after your mom too...Ron was in the hospital when your mom died and he passed away on June lst...Our plots are right by your mom and Dad's and I will visit them and say a prayer for them whenever I go up there...Again, please accept my deepest sympathy...they were certainly a great couple....Dotty West

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