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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Rev. Fr. Kenneth Joseph Wolnowski

Fort Lauderdale- Father Kenneth J. Wolnowski, 76, formerly of Lorain and Cleveland, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2015 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

He was a native of Cleveland and was born on November 7, 1938. Father Ken began his ministerial training at 14 years old at Borromeo Seminary. His training continued at the Theological College at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC and he finished his schooling at St. Mary's Seminary in Cleveland where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree and was ordained into the Cleveland Diocese as a Catholic Priest on May 22, 1965.

As a young priest he was a Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Avon Lake from '65-'71 and at St. Mary's Church in Elyria from '71-'72 while teaching religion at Lorain Catholic High School. Fr. Wolnowski was a faculty member at Elyria Catholic High School from '72-'74 and he served as Director at the Clergy Personnel Office from '74-'76. He was Pastor at St. Josaphat's Church in Cleveland from '76-'80 and served as a Secretary for Parish Life and Development from '80-'86. In '86 he was assigned as Pastor to the Church of St. Peter for 23 years until his retirement on June 28, 2009. Fr. Ken served as a Catholic Priest for fifty years and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where he continued to help at various churches. He enjoyed warm, sunny climates and he loved traveling and spending quality time by the sea.

He was preceded in death by his father, Casimir J. Sr. in 1963 and his mother, Harriett (nee: Matuszewski) in 1999.

Father Ken is survived by his brother, Casimir J. Jr. (Georganne) Wolnowski; sister, Frances (Jerry) Yustick; nephew, Casimir J. Wolnowski III; and niece, Cyndi Yustick.  

Family and friends will gather on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Church of St. Peter, (3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053) for RECEPTION OF THE BODY AND VESPERS at 3:00 PM with calling hours to continue until 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Church of St. Peter, with Most Reverend Bishop Roger Gries, O.S.B., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus as primary celebrant. Christian burial services will be held at St. Mary Cemetery in Cuyahoga Heights, OH. Arrangements and funeral services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lorain, (440) 244-1961. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.


 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 4:14:55 PM

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Posted By: Janet Sirbaugh

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Posted on: 5/24/2015 1:42:49 PM


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Posted By: Casey Wolnowski III

Most remember him as Reverend or Father, however to me he'll always be Uncle Ken. I'll forever remember his passion for life, his love of travel, and most importantly, his dedication to the service of the Lord and helping others. You will truly be missed by friends, parishioners, and most especially, your family.

Posted on: 5/23/2015 12:48:48 AM


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Posted By: Kathleen Dubnicka Schneider

My deepest sympathy for your loss. St. Joe's was a better church because of your brother. As teenagers, Fr. Ken made us an important part of the church. Memories of his sermons, his smile, his encouraging words and concern for the youth of the parish made him so special to all of us. I have lost a true friend and I will make him proud by smiling through my tears. May he rest in peace. Amen

Posted on: 5/20/2015 9:09:21 PM


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