Joseph C. Wuitowicz, 74, Served in the U.S. Sea Bees

He was born April 6, 1930, in Lorain. He was a lifetime resident of Amherst Township.

Joseph was a member of the Laborers Union Local # 758 working as a laborer for 40 years retiring in 1987. He served in the U.S. Sea Bees. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Survivors include his sons: John Wuitowicz of Sandusky, Michael Wuitowicz of Lorain and Joseph C. Wuitowicz, Jr. Of Berlin Heights; his daughters, Joann Stefurak of Kipton and Janette Kay of Wakeman; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; his sister, Joann Portman of Oberlin; his foster mother Vlasta Gnizak of Lorain.

He was preceded by his wife of 52 years: Anna Marie (nee Beese) Wuitowicz in 2002; his sons: Christopher Wuitowicz in 1993 and David Wuitowicz in 2002; his brother, Steven Wuitowicz and his parents, Joseph and Margaret (nee Berish) Wuitowicz; his foster father, Joseph Gnizak.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst where funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 p.m. with military honors by the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard. Rev. James Schmitz, pastor of St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Lorain will officiate. Burial will be in Crownhill Cemetery in Amherst, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Lorain County; 362 Poplar St., Elyria 44035 or American Cancer Society; 43099 North Ridge Rd., Elyria, 44035

Arrangements are being handled by the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, OH 44001.