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Chris Pilatowski Obituary
Chris Richard Pilatowski, age 44, of Ida, MI, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday June 2, 2019 at his residence after fighting a long battle with Huntington's Disease.
He was born March 22, 1975, in Toledo, OH. After graduating from Whitmer High School in 1993, he served his apprenticeship through Local 8 IBEW. He married Melissa Stambaugh on May 5, 2006, in Monroe, MI. Chris was a proud union member for 20 years. He was a member of AHBA American Hunting Basset Association, Local 8 IBEW and Sons of America Legion, Lynn C. Weeman Post 514. Chris loved hunting and raising champion Basset Hounds.
He is survived by wife, Melissa; parents, Richard (Karen) Pilatowski; sisters, Angela Hines, Kristi (Kate) Hines; nieces, Emily and Kyla Hines, and beloved Basset Hounds, Mossy, Timber, Norway, Shadowgrass, Ranger and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Luann Marciniak.
Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, MI, Friday June 7, 2019, from 1-7PM. There will be a celebration of life gathering on Sunday June 9, 2019, from 2-6PM at Lynn C. Weeman Post 514, 11601 Lewis Avenue, Ida, MI, 48140.
Memorial contributions can be made to: The Family.
To send the family condolences please go online to: www.capaulfuneralhome.com.
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Stephanie Kuron
May 30, 2021
Its 2 years since you left us. Everyday wishing you were still here!
I'm sure your in heaven, but will never be forgotten here on earth from all of us who love you! Rest in Peace young man!
Camille Hammer Hammer
June 6, 2019
My heart and prayers go out to you you and your family at this most difficult time.
God speed Richie.
Stephanie Kuron
June 5, 2019
Chris, you fought the fight!
Time to rest darling!
Love & peace to you & the Pilatowski family.
June 5, 2019
Ts and Ps to the family.
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