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Josephine C. Wachowiak

September 27th, 1926 - April 9th, 2016

Age: 89 years

Josephine C. Wachowiak was called home by her Heavenly Father after a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at McLaren Bay Special Care, age 89.  She was born September 27, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Peter Stachowiak (Jessie Brown) and Adeline Kalinowski.  Josephine married her childhood sweetheart, Joseph Wachowiak August 30, 1947 and have celebrated over 69 years of marriage, he survives her.  She worked at Mercy/General Hospital under the direction of Dr. Gamble in the laboratory and later was Lab Supervisor for Bay Medical Center before retiring in 1985 after 42 years of service.  Josephine and Joe would take their family on vacations to different parts of the U.S. & Canada for relaxation and learning about the different States.  She also found much enjoyment working in her flower gardens.   Josephine and Joe had a group of special friends that they enjoyed traveling, playing golf, cards and going to the casino with.  Josephine was a member Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Campus and the choir for many years.  Surviving besides her husband Joe she leaves two children, Catherine Wachowiak, Bill (Cindy) Wachowiak, two grandchildren;  Phillip Wachowiak, Elizabeth Wachowiak & Nick Cook and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. from Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Campus.  Fr. Kevin Kerbawy  will officiate with private burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-8 P.M. and at the Church on Wednesday after 9:00 A.M.  There will be a Parish Vigil Service for Josephine at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider University of Michigan Cardiac Unit, Helen Nickless Clinic or Donor’s Favorite Charity. 

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Residence: Bay City

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Josephine was a member Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Campus and the choir for many years.

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Surviving besides her husband Joe she leaves two children, Catherine Wachowiak, Bill (Cindy) Wachowiak, two grandchildren; Phillip Wachowiak, Elizabeth Wachowiak & Nick Cook and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Home Information

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Address: 
1200 Garfield Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone: 989-895-9601

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Service Information

Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Church

Address: 
1504 S. Kiesel St.
Bay City, MI. 48706

Presiding Official: Fr. Kevin Kerbawy

Date: April 13th, 2016

Time: 10:00 AM

Visitation Information

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Visitation Times:
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 2 - 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday after 9:00 a.m.

Address: 
1200 Garfield Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

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