Stefan Bukowski

Stefan Bukowski, age 93, passed away on March 17, 2013 Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Caring father of Stefan(Cindy), Larry(Connie), and Patrick(Janice) Cherished Grandfather of Jennifer(Bill), Rachel(Dan), Stefan, Becky, Larry(Lauren), and Lauren Loving Great-Grandfather of Isaac, Jonathan, Eliza, and Sophia Also survived by niece Sylvia Kruzynski Stefan Bukowski was born to Wawrzyniec and Salomea Bukowski in Muszyna Poland. He was schooled in the Gymnasium(Higher education in Poland) in Nowy Sacz. After graduation, he became a Cadet Officer in the Polish Army and fought in WWII from the onset of the war until PolandÂ?s defeat. He was imprisoned in the following Concentration Camps: Auszwitz/Birkenau; Flossenberg; Grafenreuth; Hersbruck. Stefan escaped during a forced march to Dachau and fled to England. He met his future wife Margaret McCarron in Scotland. In 1952, he moved to the United States and married Margaret six months later when she joined him in the U.S. They lived in Hamtramck, Mi. Stefan and Margaret had 3 sons whom they raised with much love. In 1965 Stefan and Margaret moved to Sterling Heights. He was very proud of the fact that he drilled his own well, dug and built his foundation by hand and built his house. They lived there the rest of their lives. Stefan loved reading; gardening; photography; going on walks and picnics with his family, working with his tools and have stimulating discussionsÂ?especially about politics. He also always loved his Poland. He loved and was fiercely loyal to his wife, children, grandchildren and more recently his great grandchildren. He had a zest for life, was a hard worker and had an indomitable spirit. Stefan enriched our lives with the stories and lessons from his broad and unique experience. This influence extended to his beloved grandchildren. He is loved, profoundly respected, and will be missed not only by his family, but also by the many people whose lives he has touched. Visitation will take place at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk and Son Funeral Directors, Inc. 3801 18 Mile Rd. (NW Corner of Ryan) on Monday from 3:00pm until 9:00pm Services will take place at St. Rene Goupil Parish on Tuesday Instate at 9:00am until time of Mass 9:30am Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township Tuesday afternoon.

Stefan Bukowski

March 18, 2013