LaVerne G. Grabowski's Obituary
LaVerne G. Grabowski (nee Domachowski), age 99, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024; devoted wife of the late John J. Grabowski; beloved mother of Eric Grabowski (Mary Kay, nee Hejduk, deceased) and Debra Keenan (nee Grabowski, spouse Joseph); devoted grandmother of Scott Grabowski (Lauri Keco) and Kim Morgan, a.k.a. Jill Grabowski; devoted great grandmother of Jeremy Grabowski; loving sister of Harold Smith (Anna, nee Krokorich, deceased); loving aunt of Greg Smith (Cheryl, nee Sarbik) and great aunt of Steven and Nathan; loving cousin of Karen Weslowski (nee Skrzypinski)
LaVerne was a professional singer during the Big Band era; she was hired as a vocalist for local bands as well as some of the nationally known Big Bands such as Harry Hershey, when they performed in Cleveland. She willingly gave up her promising career to become a devoted wife and mother. LaVerne had an unshakable faith in God, loved music, nature and beauty, and was especially compassionate towards children and animals. She was a friend to those in need.
The family requests that any donations in her honor be sent to: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 4750 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., OH 44125, Our Lady of Victory Homes, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawana, NY 14218 or to any local animal shelter.
Family and Friends may call at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME, 4747 TURNEY RD., CORNER OF GARFIELD BLVD., FOR VISITATION ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 FROM 9:30 - 10:30AM. Prayers at the funeral home Wednesday, July 31 at 10:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at Saints Peter and Paul Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
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