John Francis Gwizdak

Georgia VFW - 12/28/2021

JULY 7, 1940 – DECEMBER 26, 2021

Past VFW National Commander-in-Chief John Francis Gwizdak, age 81, of Woodbury, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. John was born July 7, 1940 in Revloc, Pennsylvania.

A gathering of family and friends for John will be held Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Rd, P.O. Box 399, LaGrange, Georgia 30241.

A VFW memorial ceremony will occur Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary.

A funeral mass will occur Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church, LaGrange, Georgia.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at shlagrange.com for the Gwizdak family.

 


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