George Holowaty

Date of Death: November 13, 2012

George Holowaty age 90 of North Perry Village, formerly of Chardon, died Tuesday, November, 13. Memorial service will be Monday, November 19 at 11:30 AM at The First Baptist Church of Painesville, 10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Painesville. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (On Rt. 44, 500′ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. Mr. Holowaty was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He enjoyed “fixing” things and “tinkering” with cars. His greatest joys were family, friends and fishing. His greatest legacy was laughter. He was a member of the Fairport Harbor Yacht Club, former member and instructor of the Power Squadron and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a retired Carpenter and a 65 year member of the Carpenters Local #95. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Bertha (nee: Meyers), daughter Elaine Hurt of Painesville, son Terry (Paula) Houston, TX. Grandchildren Adam (Danielle) Hurt of Mentor and Nicole (Scott) Nixdorf of Houston, TX. and Sister Marian Ball of CA. His son, Gregory is deceased.

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Uncle George you were my favorite uncle. So quick to smile, so caring and thoughtful, always telling a joke. I'll always miss you. I love you, Barbie

Dear Elaine: I am sorry for the loss of your father. May your happy memories of your father give you peace.

The memories of my Uncle George go back as far as I can remember. His son Gregory and I were the same age, and we spent a lot of time together at his house, in Hambden and latter in Perry, and at our grandparents house in Huntsburg.Uncle George seemed to have a perpetual smile and was always fun to be around...unless Greg and I got in trouble, which was rarely ;). I really enjoyed going to their property on Lake Erie, where there was always great things to do and food to eat.When I built my first house, Uncle George built the steps in the entry of the raised ranch. He showed me a piece of wood that he had cut out in the rough shape of a U. He called it a "preacher," because it helped him keep the treads on the "straight and narrow."He was a great man, and will be so very missed by all those who knew him. But I'm sure that no one would call him back from the shores of Heaven, where he is probably out on a boat figuring out how to catch that big one that always seemed to get away back here.My wife Rosemarie and I will continue to pray for our Aunt Bertha and cousins Elaine and Terry and their families, asking God to bring comfort and encouragement during this time of loss.

God was good in giving us "Uncle" George for so many years. It was always a great joy to spend time with him and "Aunt" Bertha at their place or weddings (some funerals, too.) His loving eyes, great smile, and genuinely warm good nature will always be treasured in our hearts. Much love,Jim and Jan Bailey

Toby, So sorry to hear for your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dona and Tom

I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Holowaty in person but definitely learned alot about this amazing man from his son, Terry (Toby)...my supervisor. Toby has shared so many incredible stories about his father...and each time he would speak of him, he would just beam with love and pride! He loved his father/son fishing trips out on Lake Michigan! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of great loss! God bless you all with peace, comfort and strength as only He can give. THANK YOU MR. HOLOWATY for your service to our country!!! RIP!