Raymond Gozdowski

Raymond F. "Ray" Gozdowski
Raymond F. "Ray" Gozdowski, age 94, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Kingston Care Center, Sylvania. Ray was born October 16, 1913 to Joseph and Veronica (Suchomski) Gozdowski in Toledo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. Ray was employed with the United States Postal Service as a supervisor for 30 years until he retired in 1972. He was also a member of the U.S. Postal Employees Mutual Benevolent Association and St. Joseph Church, Sylvania. Ray was an avid golfer participating in many local golfing events. He once had 9 birdies in one 18 hole round of golf at Valleywood Golf Course. Ray was also a huge Notre Dame fan.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Gozdowski and sister, Dorothy Gozdowski. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 68 years, Marie E. (Werynski) Gozdowski; son, Edward Gozdowski; sisters, Alice Feltman and Henrietta Okulski; and numerous nieces and nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests Monday, January 28, 2008 from 4 - 8:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) with a Scripture Service being held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Sylvania. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.