Robert “Bob” Szarowicz

April 11, 1962 ~ January 19, 2024

Robert โ€œBobโ€ 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 Gildaโ€™s Club of Grand Rapids.

Visitation
Wednesday, January 24
4:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Phone: (616) 534-8656

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

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1481 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

Funeral Service
Thursday, January 25
11:00am

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1481 Baldwin St.
Jenison, MI 49428

Leave Your Tribute Message

February 09, 2024 1:05pm
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

January 23, 2024 3:25pm
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

January 23, 2024 1:36pm
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

January 23, 2024 9:38am
So very sorry for the loss of this dear devoted husband and father. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ™๐ŸผPraying for Godโ€™s comfort to be with you all to heal your hearts! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

- Sandy Kaminski

January 22, 2024 7:16pm
Mary, my deepest condolences at the loss of your beloved son. May God be with you and your family in your sorrow.

- Susan Priest

January 22, 2024 3:32pm
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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