Joseph "Jim" MARZEC

MARZEC Joseph "Jim" Joseph "Jim" Marzec, age 87, of West Toledo, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by his family. Joseph was born November 11, 1922, in Toledo to Adam and Anastasia (Marszalek) Marzec. He attended Woodward High School until beginning his working career at Dura Corporation. Nineteen years later when Dura closed, he took a job at Tillotson where he worked for 10 years until they moved from Toledo. Jim finished his working career retiring from GM Powertrain in 1990 as an inspector. Jim was married to Mary Rucinski June 20, 1953 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Jim enjoyed Sports. He played basketball, was an avid bowler and wouldn't miss an opportunity to play a backyard game of whiffleball. Jim was a member of the Polish Falcons. Some of Jim's most memorable moments after retirement were coaching the "Our Place" #2 softball team that won their league championship and attending numerous University of Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State Football games. The highlight for all was when he would play in the annual family Thanksgiving Day football game with his sons, sons in law and grandchildren. Surviving are Mary, his loving wife of 57 years; his children Pamela (Bill) Lacure, Dennis (Dianna) Marzec, Kim (Mike) Bodie and Bob (Lori) Marzec, and his sister, Lucy (Emil) Zach. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 5 3/4 great grandchildren. Preceding Joseph in death were his parents, his triplets, and his 11 siblings. Friends may visit at the Urbanski Funeral Home, 5055 Secor Road (North of Laskey) (419) 475-5055 Thursday, November 11, from 2 until 8 p.m. where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin Friday November 12, with closing prayers at 10:00 a.m in the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. in St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and compassion, with special thanks to Jackie and Maureen. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.