Joseph Leon PIETROWSKI

20 NOV 1927 - 12 DEC 2014

• BIRTH: 20 NOV 1927, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 12 DEC 2014, Laporte, Laporte, Indiana

• MARRIAGE: 14 FEB 1953, St Joseph Coumty, IN

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[N12170] Joseph Leon Pietrowski
Nov. 20, 1927 - Dec. 12, 2014

LAPORTE - Joseph Leon Pietrowski, age 87, of LaPorte, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at his daughter's home in LaPorte . Joseph was born in South Bend, IN, on November 20, 1927 to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski. On February 14, 1953, he married Josephine Rose Borkowski who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his beloved children, Susan (Thomas) Jasinski, Mary Ann (Mike) Bishop, Nancy (Ron) Smith, Tina (Dan) Soria, and Larry Pietrowski all of LaPorte, IN; nine grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; sister, Barbara Dean; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Esther and Leona; brother-in-law, Edward Dean; and two grandsons, Michael Bishop, Jr. and John Patrick Bishop. Joseph worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion, the Moose Lodge #492, and was an Army veteran. Joseph was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed football, boxing and MMA. He also enjoyed working in his garden, yard and playing pool and cards. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 PM Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with the Rev. Roger Ash officiating. Full Military Honors will be held during the service. A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. A cremation committal will take place following the service at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 250, La Porte, IN 46350. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Dec. 15, 2014