Obituary of John Piotrowski

Elizabeth City, NC John Anthony Piotrowski, age 77, of 104 Dana Street, Moyock, NC, died Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Bayside Hospital, Va. Beach, VA. He was born in Michigan City, IN, and was the son the late Ignatius Piotrowski and Martha Banul Piotrowski. He the husband of Ann Pilarski Piotrowski of the residence. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus where he was a fourth degree Knight. In 1990 he was Knight of the year for the NC council. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the US Army after serving for 26 years. He served during WWII, Korean War, and Viet Nam. He was a recipient of the purple heart. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Ann Marie McPherson of Camden, NC, Suzanne Halstead of Va. Beach, VA, Dianne Russell of Knightdale, NC; one son, Pete Piotrowski of Naperville, NC; four sisters, Caroline Bowers, Cecelia Hyska, and Angeline Gregory, all of Michigan City, IN, and Jean Bemis of Terre Haute, IN; one brother, Casimir Piotrowski of Michigan City, IN; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Patricia Woods. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, February 23, 2004 at 11:00 AM in the Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Jim Buchholz officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. A Rosary service will be Sunday evening, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church. The family will be at the residence at other times. Memorial gifts may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1453 N. Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. To sign the online register visit, www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.