Thomas R. Kalinowski obituary

Thomas R. Kalinowski

Passed 8/7/2014

Obituary For Thomas R. Kalinowski

Thomas R. Kalinowski, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Life Line Hospital. He was born August 1, 1924 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Anthony and Kazmiera Zwierzchowski Kalinowski. He was a retired business man, postal worker and a longtime supporter of the Special Olympics and other area charities. He was a member of the Veteran Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 472. The Father Bigelow Assembly 4th degree was a familiar figure outside area stores, as he raised funds for the Jefferson County Special Olympics. He also helped with K of C charity tickets and their Measure Up programs for the mentally handicapped. Thomas was the chairman for many years of the Knight’s charity efforts and served on the Jefferson County Special Olympics Board of Directors. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and their Men’s Club. Thomas served in the Air Force during WW II and was a member of American Legion Argonne Post 33. He was the owner of several area bars including Miller’s Bar for 26 years and Terrace Lanes Bowling Alley in Chester, WV. He was a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in industrial management and worked in that field for the Ford Motor Company plants in Cleveland and Cincinnati before returning to Steubenville. Thomas worked as a Postal Clerk at the Steubenville Post Office for 20 years before his retirement. Preceding Thomas in death was his wife Clara S. Kalinowski on August 14, 2011. Surviving are two sons Anthony Kalinowski of Toronto, OH and Thomas (Dorothy) Kalinowski of Seaville, NJ; five grandchildren Trevor (Danielle) Kalinowski, Michelle (Brian) Timmons, Kristen Kalinowski, Corey Kalinowski and Christian Kalinowski; two great grandchildren Ty and Vinny Kalinowski and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Sunday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated Monday 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Msgr. Kurt Kemo officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Vigil service Sunday 3:45 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Carriage House for special care and love Thomas received.

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09/03/2024

Pastor Vaughn Foster

Yesterday, while at Carriage House, I learned of Brother Kalinowski's passing. He was without question one of the kindest and most faithful attendees at our services there. We are praying for the family who loves him and cared for him so well. May God bless you, comfort you and keep you as you mourn so great a loss and celebrate Tom's safe arrival in glory! Pastor Vaughn Foster Christ's Community Church Steubenville, OH
09/03/2024

Lisa Buttari

Tommy and Dot so sorry to hear about you dad. I will keep your family in my prayers. God bless.
09/03/2024

Pat ricia Zapolnik

Tony and Tom and families, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your father. May his memories give you peace at this difficult time. Pat, Derrell, and Larry Zapolnik
09/03/2024

Melanie and Kim Hocking

Tony and Tommy, We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He fought the good fight for many years and always had that never give up attitude! We have wonderful memories of him and your mother in the neighborhood and with our father at Carriage House. We will be out of town and not be able to see you on Sunday but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mel and Kim
09/03/2024

John and Juka

Trevor, Our sympathy on the passing of your grandfather. We are out of town and unable to attend visitation. May his memory be eternal.
09/03/2024

Nancy Quattrone

My dear friend Tony & family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a one of a kind guy who had a big heart with a big personality to match. One of the things that I loved most about Tom was that you never knew what was going to come out when he spoke. He made me laugh so many times that I really loved spending time with him. Such a great man who is now re-united with the love of his life in heaven...your amazing Mom, Clara, whom I also loved so very much. Lots of Love, Prayers & Hugs to you, my dear friend, Nancy

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