Submitted by: John Monk
James
V. Klosowski
Feb. 7, 1928 - June 6, 2010
GRANGER - James V. "Kelly" Klosowski, 82, went to
heaven to play poker. We lost our beloved Husband, Father and
Papa Kelly. Kelly was born on February 7, 1928 in South Bend to
the late Michael and Hattie (Ciesiolka) Klosowski. He was also
preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard and Melvin
Klosowski and by his sister, Lorraine Berzai. On June 25, 1955 he
married Evelyn Zywert in St. Casimir Catholic Church, she
survives along with their two daughters, Diane (Tom) Lutomski of
Granger and Laurie (Scott) Ruoff of Granger; four grandchildren,
Brian, Kristin, Katie and Rachel. Kelly honorably served his
country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a
member of P.N.A lodge #83 where he was Manager for 5 years. He
also was a member of American Legion Post 357, Moose Lodge and
the Breezers Club. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic
Church. Kelly retired in 1984 from Michiana Beverage. He enjoyed
playing poker, many trips to Las Vegas, playing slow-pitch
softball and bowling for P.N.A., and spending time with his
grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10:00am on Thursday, June 10, 2010 in St. Pius X Catholic Church
where family and friends may gather one hour prior to the Mass.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church,
52553 Fir Rd. Granger, IN 46530. For those who are unable to
attend the Funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made
at www.sjfh.net
Published in South Bend Tribune on June 8, 2010