Birth date: Jul 27, 1923 Death date: Jun 29, 2018
Jozef Sawka, 94, of Pinellas Park, FL passed away June 29, 2018 after a brief illness. Jozef was born in Poland on July 27, 1923 to his parents Jozef and Mary Sawka. He was the youngest of 6 children. At the age of 16, Jozef, esca Read Obituary
Mona,
The love you shared with your dad will go on forever. You were so lucky to have each other for all these years. You and Bob were a godsend for him in the end. So happy you were able to be there to share this time with him...sending our love and hugs,
Jim and Andrea
Monica, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I am thinking of you and may you find comfort in knowing that your Father is at peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Donna
This man.
This man who showed up in our driveway nearly 50 years ago.
This man who somehow found out that he had relatives that lived in Ontario. Who packed his wife and kids up in a car and drove for hours, without introduction, to meet us. Who, despite having made a successful life for himself in a new country, sought out old connections.
This man.
Here's what I don't remember: I don't remember him complaining.
Ever.
Here's what I do remember:
He worked hard.
Shift work and maintenance work and jobs around the house. He believed in working hard. He was not prideful about it. It was a responsibility, a way of life for him. Also, he could fix anything.
He loved to socialize.
He had a way of bringing people into a conversation, of making people feel welcome. To sit and talk. To listen to old stories. To share new ones. To commiserate, to reflect, to laugh. He seemed to be the happiest when there was a group of people sharing time together.
He loved to share food.
I remember how he'd smack his lips when he ate caviar on buttered rye bread. Or sour pickles. Or vine-ripe tomatoes. I remember late-night plates of garden fresh cucumbers that he ate with such gusto that we'd beg to have some too. He loved good food, but mostly it was about sharing. For others to know just how good, good food was.
I remember he had white shoes. And a white belt. Very stylish.
He had a terrific smile and laughing eyes.
He had great hair.
He loved family.
The mere existence of family. The very idea of family. Every thing he did ... every thing he believed ... every thing he looked forward to ... was about family. He was so proud of his family. He would have been a lost soul without you.
Ahh, this man. Such memories. I am so glad he found us all those years ago.
I thought he was going to live forever.
Maybe he will.
Józef really LIVED his life to the fullest.
He loved family, was an excellent cook, spoke multiple languages, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed summer get togethers in Andover Ohio. After my Dad died, Józef offered to be my second Dad, THATS the type of beautiful man he was. I will remember him fondly & dearly miss him. I was blessed to know him in my lifetime. ❤️
