Harry F. Gregorski age 90 of Manistee, Michigan died Sunday evening, October 16, 2016 at St. John's House in Ludington, Michigan surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 13, 1926 in Filer Township, Michigan and was the son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Nowakowski) Gregorski. Harry served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class in the Asiatic Pacific Area during World War II, from August 15, 1944 until June 6, 1946. Harry married Alice Pieczynski on October 30, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. They celebrated over 66 years of marriage together, before her death on December 14, 2014. Harry was employed for 44 years with the Hardy Salt Company in Manistee, until his retirement in 1991. Harry also during his working career took care of the maintenance of the Coral Gables during its operation as well as after its closer. He was a very devoted husband to his wife Alice, during their 66 years of marriage. His hobby was helping his children with projects at their homes as well as taking care of his own home. He was a member of the Catholic Community of Manistee (St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by two daughters & sons-in-law, Susan & Rick Tokarchick of Wayland, MI and Pam & Mike Janowiak of Ludington, MI, four sons & daughters-in-law, Deacon Roger & Sharon Gregorski of Niles, MI, Robert & Cathy Gregorski of Scottville, MI, Gerald & Christy Gregorski of Manistee, MI and John & Jill Gregorski of Elk Rapids, MI, eighteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his sister in-law, Delphine Kott of Manistee, MI, one brother in-law & two sisters-in-law, Gerald & Leanne Pieczynski of Manistee, MI and Elaine Pieczynski of East Lake, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Zielinski, Lorraine Veine and Gertrude Skocelas and by an infant brother Donald Gregorski and his brothers, Edward and Walter Gregorski.
Mass of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Richard Schaeffer celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee, where graveside military honors will be given by the members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad.
Relatives and friends will pray the Evening Vigil Service on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where friends may begin calling at the funeral home on Thursday evening, after 6:00 PM. The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM to receive friends and on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until leaving for the church at 10:40 AM.
Memorials will be established in Harry's name for Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Manistee, Manistee Catholic Central Schools and Hospice of Michigan. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.