Jan Gieysztor

Jan Gieysztor

Jan Gieysztor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 9, 2012.
1924 - 2012 Jan Gieysztor passed away peacefully in Ajijic, Mexico on May 17, 2012 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Ina Gieysztor who was by his side. Jan will be sadly missed by Ina, his son Alex Gieysztor, his daughter-in-law Claudette Dwyer, his grandchildren Catherine and Madeleine Gieysztor, his sister Zofia Maliszewski and his beloved family in Europe. Jan's ashes will be buried at the Saint-Sauveur Cemetery on June 26 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences will be appreciated.

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September 19, 2012

Kochany Janku - Moj Drogi Braciszku! Tak bardzo smutno, ze Ciebie juz wiecej nie zobacze. Niech Twoja duszyczke Dobry Bog ma zawsze w Swojej Opiece. Kochajaca Ciebie zawsze siostra ZOSIA

June 19, 2012

Dear Gieysztor family,
We have been stunned by the unexpected passing away of Janek and will for ever remember him because he was a kind and responding friend to us.
May he rest in peace.
Merisor & Fidelio Isac

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