Steven "Shorty" Gralak, age 50, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2009. He was born January 30th, 1959 to James and Jane (Lane) Gralak in Toledo. Steve was a 1977 graduate of Whitmer High School. He enjoyed horses, fishing in Canada and following the Detroit Red Wings.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Gralak. Steve is survived by his mother, Jane Gralak; brothers, Jeff (Lin) Gralak of Toledo and Anthony (Tina) Gralak of MI; sisters; Karen Woodruff and Leigh Ann Gralak, both of Toledo and 5 nieces and 3 nephews.
The family will receive guests Monday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) with a Rosary Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Regina Coeli Church, 530 Regina Pkwy. Fr. James Auth, Officiant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.