Carol Ann Szewczyk, age 64 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully with family at her side Friday, October 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Theresa Matykowski; brother, William Matykowski; and in-laws, Leonard & Stephanie Szewczyk. Carol is lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Matthew Szewczyk; children, Matthew (Candace) Szewczyk, Christine (Kyle) Bauer, Steven (Ngoc Tran) Szewczyk; six grandchildren, Savanna, Kyle, Erika, Alexis, Charles, and Lucas; sisters, Barbara (Don) Mooney, Patricia Matykowski; sisters-in-law, Linda (Frank) Pagello, Linda Matykowski; aunts, Geraldine Szewczyk and Wanda Matykowski; nephews, William (Brinda) Matykowski, Joseph (Renee) McCarthy; nieces, Catherine (Chris) Polhill, Jennifer (Jason) McLaughlin; and many loving cousins and friends.
Carol enjoyed spending time with family most of all. Her spirited energy and love for her grandchildren was remarkable and unparalleled. She will be remembered for her love of life, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held 3-7pm Friday, October 14, 2002, at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, October 15, 2022, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 with visitation one-hour before. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 2000 Walker NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan), https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation and Feeding America West Michigan, 864 W River Center Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321 in Carol’s memory.
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Carol was the sweetest sister anyone could have. More than that, she was my friend and confidant. I just can’t imagine the rest of my life without her. I will miss our daily phone calls in which we swapped recipes, talked about everything going on with her children and grandchildren. During her battle with cancer, Carol would tell me how lucky she was to have Matt as her caregiver and love of her life. Rest in peace beautiful Carol.