Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk
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Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk was born in Tysmenycia Ukraine, parents Anna and Oleksa Woloszczuk. Father Wolodymyr was one of 12 children, 5 brothers and 6 sisters, raised in a strong Christian family with daily devotions to our Lord.
At the age of 18, Fr. Wolodymyr joined the Ukrainian Army and trained as a radio operator. Towards the end of WWII, Fr. Wolodymyr was captured by allied forces and was placed into prisoner of war camps in Italy and England, where he also served as Cantor when priests came to hold religious services.
In 1949 Fr Wolodymyr met his wife Maria, and they married (63 years). They later moved from England to the United States, where they resided in Johnstown, Pa, with his Brother Theodore. They later moved to Canton, Ohio, where they raised their three children, Jaroslaw, Maria, and Wolodymyr Jr.
1954, Fr Wolodymyr joined the St Nicholas Parish and took a position as Cantor to continue his service to God. Fr Wolodymyr was instrumental in establishing a chapter of CYM (Ukrainian Catholic Youth Group), Ukrainian mandolin orchestra and Ukrainian dance group.
In 1976 Fr Wolodymyr received his bachelor's degree in Theology, Philosophy and History from Walsh College.
Fr Woloszczuk was ordained as a sub-diaconate and in 1978 ordained as a deacon for the Parma Ohio diocese.
1981, Fr Wolodymyr was ordained to the priesthood by His Beatitude Joseyf Cardinal Slipyi, in Rome Italy.
Fr Wolodymyr has served our Lord for over 45 years, with the following parishes: St. Nicholas Church, Canton, Ohio, Holy Ghost Church, Akron, Ohio, St. Mary's Church, North Port, Florida and All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church, Fort Myers, Florida. In 2000, Fr. Wolodymyr published a prayer book for the faithful titled "Let Us Lift Up Our Hearts" and is currently used in many Ukrainian churches in the US, Canada and Ukraine.
Because of his dedication to the service of our Lord, incredible heartfelt sermons, the counseling with families, and the growth of our parishes, Fr. Wolodymyr was elevated to the position of Rt. Reverend Mitrat Archpriest by the Most Reverend Bishop Moskal.
Fr. Wolodymyr Woloszczuk is survived by his children, Jaroslaw (wife Darlene), daughter Maria Rogers (husband Kevin), Wolodymyr Jr (wife Patricia) and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Fr. Wolodymyr Woloszczuk's honor to a charity you support. Farley Funeral Home in North Port, Florida is handling the arrangements. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.farleyfuneral.home.com
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Christina Malanij Toney
February 8, 2025
To the Wolosczuk family: The other day my brother Paul and I drove around our old neighborhood in the North East end of Canton. Our houses represented our love of flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and trimmed bushes and cut grass. We shared the profits of our gardens with our friends and neighbors. Those days are gone, but the memories are still fresh and eternal even though our parents aren't with us. Sending you our love and prayers. From the Malanij family: Christina, Maria, Natalia, Paul, and our spouses
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
December 23, 2023
Before Father Woloszczuk became a priest, he was a Cantor at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. God gifted him with the love of prayer in song and a beautiful voice. Especially at this time of celebration of Jesus's birth, we remember him leading our small congregation in Christmas carols. There were many differences of personalities and voices, but at Christmas, we all were one as we sang in church or went Christmas caroling, thanking God for His Gift, His Son. The most important and favorite carol at the end of Liturgy was "God Eternal/Boh Predvichniy". When my family gathers together on Christmas Eve, we will remember your father, in song, as we carol at the table.
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Sending you our love at this Holy Season and Gods' blessings in the New Year!
From the entire Malanij Family: Christina, Maria, Natalia, Paul, along with our our mama, Luba Malanij, who is 98 years old.
Julie Rauth Shaw
August 25, 2022
Fr. Wol was an absolute Godsend when our church, All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church in North Ft. Myers was without a permanent pastor for 10 years! His singing in Old Church Slavonic was incredibly beautiful, and I miss him.
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
February 17, 2022
To the Woloszczuk Family: Father Woloszczuk and your family were an extension of our family, as we gathered for birthdays, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. We could go to Father when we needed guidance and consoling. He dedicated his time and life to the Ukrainian church community, by being a spiritual teacher so we could be good examples of our faith. He had a beautiful voice, especially in singing during liturgies. There are many memories of going Christmas caroling with him and our family singing with the mandolin orchestra during special events. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you as we remember Father Wolodymyr Woloszczuk -- Eternal Memories "Veechnayia Pamyiat". From the Malanij Family: Luba Malanij, mother; Christina and Randy Toney; Maria and Tom Skelley; Natalie and Andrew Procyk; Paul Malanij; and Mark Russo
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