Genowefa Gacek

Genevieve Mary Gacek, age 84, of Sylvania, passed away December 25, 2014 at the Goerlich Center in Sylvania. Genevieve was born December 10, 1930 in Krakow, Poland. She was employed as a seamstress for Bridal Aisle, Roth Furs, Lady C, Sophie Lusting Shop and Damschroders Men's Store. Genevieve was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania and a former parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church when they resided in the Polish village neighborhood. In her younger days she enjoyed sewing costumes for the Echoes of Poland in Toledo, Ohio. In her free time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needle point and going to art and craft shows.

In addition to her parents, Genevieve was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Mieczyslaw Gacek. She is survived by her sons, Miroslaw and Krzysiek, grandaughters, Halina, Katarzyna and Sylvia, grandsons Piotr and Stanislaw, great grandchildren Makenzie, Trent, Khloe, William and Lincoln Gacek and Lana Jensen. She is also survived by family living in Poland.

The family will receive guests Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - NW Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 5:00 pm. in the funeral home. Interment will take place at Toledo Memorial Park at a later date.