John “Jack” Milanowski, age 59 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Honorable John Milanowski; brother, Donald Milanowski; mother-in-law, Julie Longo; father-in-law, Michael Longo, sister-in-law, Marianne Casarez. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maureen “Mo”; children, Matthew (Lauren) Milanowski, Lindsay (John) Finlay, Kaylee (Mark Swanson) Milanowski; grandchildren, Allison, Jessica, Natalie, and Ryan; mother, Rosemary Milanowski; brothers, Robert (Sue) Milanowski, Andrew (Julie) Milanowski; sisters, Julie Hunter, Janet (Rich O’Connell) Milanowski, Mary (John) Hildreth, sister and personal nurse – Ann (Frank) Bongiorno, Therese Seefeldt; also many nieces and nephews. Jack was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High School class of 1972. Jack lived his life to the fullest surrounding himself with family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus, 224 Carrier St. N.E., Grand Rapids. Rev. Paul Milanowski officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Monday 1-3:00 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. with Vigil Service 8:30 p.m. at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Road, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, www.Carcinoid.org or Catholic Central High School, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
