Anthony Thomas "Tony" Rydzak

RYDZAK, Anthony Thomas, 'Tony' age 83, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12PM Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth St., Flint. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Interment will follow in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris where Military Honors will be served under the auspices of V.F.W. Chevrolet Post #3087. Visitation will be 1-4 & 6-8PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. A Rosary will be prayed 7PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Tony was born December 25, 1924 the son of the late Frank and Julia (Litwin) Rydzak. He married Kathrine Kocsis on October 25, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Flint. Tony was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII in the European Theatre. He was employed by General Motors as a Quality Control Supervisor until his retirement. Tony enjoyed woodworking in his spare time, and took great pride in his Polish heritage. He was a loving husband to Kathrine, and thoroughly enjoyed the recent celebration party for their 60th anniversary. Surviving are his wife, Kathrine; 5 children, Sandra Poston of Flint, Daniel Rydzak (Cynthia) of Cortland, Ohio, Judith Stiegemeyer (Karl) Of Howell, Mark Rydzak (Sande) Of Tuscon, AZ, Patricia Covert (Lydale) of Flint; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Krol of Newton Falls, OH; 3 brothers, Walter Rydzak (Rita) of New Mexico; Chester Rydzak and Frank Rydzak (Louise) both of Texas. The family extends great appreciation to the staff at Genesys Health Park Intensive Care Unit for their care and concern. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com