Br. Ross Austin Ross Wielatz, CFC CFC

Br. Ross Austin Ross Wielatz, CFC CFC obituary, West Park, NY

Br. Ross Austin Ross Wielatz, CFC CFC

Br. Ross Austin Wielatz, CFC Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Graham Funeral Home - Rye on Jul. 31, 2025.

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Brother Ross Austin Wielatz, CFC passed away on July 29, 2025 at the age of 85. Brother Wielatz was born on December 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Herbert H. Wielatz and Adeline B. Byczek Wielatz. After attending St. Cajetan and Leo High School, in Chicago, IL, he went to Iona College in New Rochelle, New York where he graduated with a BS in Biology-Chemistry. He later earned a degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Detroit.

Brother Wielatz entered the Congregation of Christian Brothers on July 1,1957, professing his final vows on June 27, 1965. He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Joan Clement .

Visiting hours will be held at Graham Funeral Home, 1036 Boston Post Road, Rye, New York 10580, on Sunday August 3, 2025 from 2 to 4 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Family Church, 83 Clove Road, New Rochelle, New York 10801, on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at the Christian Brothers' Cemetery, West Park, New York.

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