Joseph Michael Tuszynski

To:    Grand Rapids Press                            REVISED 2/11/16 MLIVE/MKD Site

Joseph Michael Tuszynski, age 56, of Grandville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 surrounded by his family after running his race, keeping his faith, and fighting the good fight. He is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Joe was a kind man with a positive spirit and a great faith. He cherished his family, always put others before himself, and took a genuine interest in those around him. Joe worked for Trivalent Group for the past 15 years in sales and was a former member of the Grand Rapids Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his father, Luke Tuszynski; parents-in-law, Ben and Ruth McCoy. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years, Kris; children and grandchildren, Benjamin and Kelly Kroft (Oliver, and Chloe), Katie and Sam Parker (Bryce, Matthew, and Jacob); mother, Rosella Tuszynski; brothers, Andrew Tuszynski, Patrick and Liz Tuszynski; sisters-in-law, Linda and Ron Timmer, Patti McCoy; many loving nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Fr. Chris Rouech Celebrant.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Vigil Service to follow at 8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW and Saturday from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Michigan Blood or Gilda’s Club. The family would like to extend their love and appreciation to their “hospital family” on 5 south and the Bone Marrow Transplant Team at Spectrum Health Butterworth for the compassionate care given to Joe and also to the many prayer warriors who carried them throughout their journey.