L. Edward Pawloski

L. Edward Pawloski entered eternal life on Thursday, November 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah and son, Kaspar. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol, and survived by their three children, Debra (Jeff) Price, Ed (Paula) Pawloski, and Robert (Kelley) Pawloski. Also surviving are his brother, Clarence (Chloe) Pawloski; grandchildren and great grandchildren; stepdaughter, Natasha Brinkmeyer; and the many friends in AA where Ed enjoyed over 20 years of fellowship.  Ed was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving on the USS Midway, was the founder of Ed’s Body Shop in Caledonia, and was active for many years in Caledonia/Middleville Right to Life and Knights of Columbus 4^th Degree. He formerly sang in the Schubert Male Chorus, Holy Family Caledonia Choir, and the Chamber Choir of the Basilica of St. Adalbert. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 8 at 11:00 am at the Basilica of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 654 Davis NW, Grand Rapids, with Msgr. Louis Stasker, celebrant. Under the auspices of the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard, full military honors will be performed.  The family will receive relatives and friends at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr. SW on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a Rosary service at 8 pm. There will also be visitation on Tuesday from 10-10:45 am prior to the Mass at the Basilica. Private burial services will be held. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Right to Life.