Obituary

Remembering Robert “Bob” Szarowicz

Robert “Bob” Francis Szarowicz (age 61) of Hudsonville went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2024. Bob was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. To Bob, God and his family meant everything, his pride and joy being his wife and children. He also loved sports, especially playing golf with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Szarowicz; sister, Debra Buckhout; and parents-in-law, LaVerne and Gloria Ritzema. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Julie Szarowicz; his children, Carlye and Jacob Kaminski, Jesse and Kaitlyn Szarowicz, Samuel Szarowicz, and Devyn Szarowicz; his mother, Mary Reavis; his siblings, David and Elaine Szarowicz, Julie Lupo, Gayle Szarowicz, and Daniel Szarowicz; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill Buckhout, Rachel and Joe Rincones, Andrew and Teresa Ritzema, and Alex and Abelina Ritzema. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1481 Baldwin St., Jenison, with Pastor Brian West officiating. The burial will take place at Floral View Memorial Gardens in Grandville. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Wednesday, January 24, from 4-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, and on Thursday, January 25, from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids.

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Thursday, January 25 · 10:00am - 10:45am

Location

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

1481 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

Funeral Service

Thursday, January 25 · 11:00am

Location

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

1481 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

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Rest is Peace Bob, my friend. I met Bob when I moved to Grand Rapids 30 years ago and asked him to join our sales team. He was a great team member and contributor, reliable, sincere, and always ready to take on a challenge. I also joined Bob on the basketball court where he thrived in our pick up games. Bob was hard to guard and a great shooter from deep. God Bless Julie and the family in this difficult time.

— Todd Hansen

Bob was my teammate and friend at Catholic Central and he will be missed and remembered by all of us. Deepest regards from Daane and Sandy Spielmaker. God Bless you Bob.

— Daane Spielmaker

Robert Szarowicz, Is my dad. I love him with all my heart always and forever. I am his youngest daughter and my name is Devyn

— Devyn Lee Szarowicz

So very sorry for the loss of this dear devoted husband and father. 💔😢🙏🏼Praying for God’s comfort to be with you all to heal your hearts! 🙏🏼💔🙏🏼❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

— Sandy Kaminski

Mary, my deepest condolences at the loss of your beloved son. May God be with you and your family in your sorrow.

— Susan Priest

Sending hugs from my heart to Bob's family. Prayers for comfort at this time of his transition. May he rest in peace.

— Mary Spalding

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