Robert Jaworski

Robert Jaworski peacefully passed away on July 19, 2024, into God’s loving embrace with his family at his side. He was 97 years old. Robert was born on May 23, 1927, in Lorain, Ohio to John and Sophie (nee Bash) Jaworski. He attended Nativity of the BVM Elementary School and graduated in 1945 from Lorain High School. Upon graduation, he immediately enlisted in the US Navy and spent two years in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After returning home, he worked at US Steel before opening Jaworski Aluminum Inc. which he owned for thirty-two years. All his children had the opportunity to work for his business where they learned the values of honesty, integrity and hard work. He was not only our father and our grandfather, but he was also a role model that taught us how to live and to love. Robert was a member of the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan of Lorain for 20 years. He was an active member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus (Council 637 and Assembly 811) and is a Past Faithful Navigator. He served one term as 8th ward councilman in the City of Lorain and was very active in the community. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and could often be seen cheering them on during sporting events and graduations. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and taking his daily walks. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Florence (nee Brezinski) and five children. Patricia (Robert) Voss- Werner of Amherst, Dennis (Kathleen) Jaworski of Avon Lake, Michael (Rosemarie) Jaworski of Avon Lake, Carol (Randy) Vezdos of Avon, and Diane (Mark) McCoy of Amherst. Grandchildren Brian (Elizabeth) Voss, David (Ashley) Voss, Jason (Jamie Brown) Voss, Anne (Alex) Balk, Megan (Ryan) Augustitus, Beth (Dustin) McMillen, Jennifer (Paul) Shade MD, Christopher (Jennifer) Jaworski PhD, Lauren (Eric) Renner DVM, Adam (Clare) Long, Heather (Philip) Derise, April (Bradley) Ziegler, and Marilee McCoy. Great- grandchildren, Glenn Thomas, Tyler, Hudson, Arrington, Presley, Everly, Brooks, Emmett, Bodhi, Emerson, Sloane, Ryder, Rory, Laura, Noah, Angelina, Julia, Domenic, Nathan, Ryan, Margaret, Mason, Trevor. sister Rita Swartz, sister-in-law Rita Jaworski and sister-in-law Betsy Jaworski. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sophie Jaworski; and siblings Harry, Herman, Dorothy Turton, Veronica Unger, Ralph, Daniel, Richard, John, Jerome, and Joseph; granddaughter Sarah Long, son-in-law Glenn Voss and great grandson Archer Zeigler. Robert will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His kindness, generosity and dedication to his family and community will never be forgotten. The family will receive friends Thursday July 25, 2024 from 10:00 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 1454 Lexington Ave, Lorain. The Rev Gerald Keller will preside. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where Amvets Post # 32 of Elyria will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Robert’s memory to Nativity BVM Church in Lorain or Cypress Hospice of Berea.

Robert Jaworski

May 23, 1927 - July 19, 2024