Joseph Leon Pietrowski, 87, of LaPorte, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at his daughter’s home in LaPorte.
He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in South Bend, IN, to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski.
Joseph worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. He was a member of American Legion and Moose Lodge 492, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Joseph was an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoyed football, boxing and MMA. He enjoyed working in his garden and yard and playing pool and cards.
On Feb. 14, 1953, he married Josephine Rose Borkowski, who preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Esther and Leona; brother-in-law, Edward Dean; and two grandsons, Michael Bishop Jr. and John Patrick Bishop.
Surviving are his beloved children, Susan (Thomas) Jasinski, Mary Ann (Mike) Bishop, Nancy (Ron) Smith, Tina (Dan) Soria, and Larry Pietrowski, all of LaPorte; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Dean; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Rev. Roger Ash officiating. Full military honors will be held during the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the service. A cremation committal will take place following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 250, LaPorte, IN 46350.
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