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Michael Katowitch Obituary

KATOWITCH, Michael 85, formerly of Richmond, VA. and Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Katowich, and his son, Gerry Katowich. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Erwood of Albuquerque, NM, and Lynn Blake of Mechanicsville, VA; a brother, Edward Katowich; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grand-children, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was retired from AMF Union Machinery and served in the Army during WWII. A private memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice Community Care, 10128 West Broad Street, Suite J, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 8, 2008.

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