James Leonard Pavlica Obituary
In loving memory of James Leonard Pavlica of Perry, Michigan, who departed this world on October 25, 2024 at the age of 95. James Leonard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Leonard Pavlica to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Pavlica and Mary Pavlica (Sisvosky); his siblings, Rose Pavlica, Frank Pavlica, Louis Pavlica, Mary Roll, Christine Munro and Dorothy Nanasy; and his son-in-law Dean Schmitzer.
He is survived by: his wife Joanne Hosler; his daughters, Cindy Schmitzer, Pam Ryan (Tom) and Andrea Gasper (Tim); his grandchildren, Chad Hewitt (Tammy), Heather Keesler (Casey), Hope Brown (Corey), Nathan Ryan (Holly), Kate Ryan, Kerstan Ryan Pickell (Spenser), Brett Ryan and Stephanie Kosiara; his great grandchildren, Taylor Hewitt (Christian), Mackenzie Adams, Chelsi, Kaylee (Spencer), Colby Keesler, Keegan Brown, Caden, Carter, Emma Ryan, Logan Pickell, Levi and Mason Kosiara; his great great grandchildren, Jaycub and Coraline Foreman; and his close friends, Bill Crozier, Jerry Hendricks and Duane Austin.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Perry Chapel (214 S Main St, Perry, MI 48872). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Mary Catholic Church - Morrice (509 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Bethany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 509 N. Main Street, PO Box 310, Morrice, MI 48857, Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 5200, Harlan, IA 51593 or Missionaries of Charity, 335 East 145 Street, Bronx, NY 10451.
