William “Ben” Otwinowski, 86, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.
He was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Poland to the late John and Helen Otwinowski.
Ben worked at New York Blower and was a self-employed tailor. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, having deep faith, and loved to attend church. He devoted his whole life to his family. Ben served in the Army in Poland before coming to America in 1963.
On Sept. 26, 1955, Ben married Helena Wilczewska, who preceded him in death on April 12, 2016. He was also preceded in death by sons, George Otwinowski on Oct. 30, 2007, and Richard Otwinowski on Jan. 29, 2012.
He is survived by a son, Mark (Michaelanne) Otwinowski of LaPorte; two daughters-in-law, Shelly Otwinowski of LaPorte and Melinda Otwinowski of Hartford City, IN; seven grandchildren, Michael (Rachel), Steven, Benjamin, Lindsay, Andrew, Matt, and Nicholas Otwinowski; and four great-grandchildren, Luke, Owen, Addison and William Otwinowski.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Saturday prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 Bach St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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