We are saddened at the death of our dear friend and mentor Tony Kendzierski on Thursday, November 30th.
Always having a servant’s heart, Tony started out by serving in the Detroit Police Department for 25 years. But, he knew in his giving heart his work wasn’t yet complete. He entered the Diaconate Program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and was ordained a deacon in 1992. After serving at both St. Jude Parish in Detroit and Saint Theodore Parish in Westland, he began an assignment as deacon at St. Isidore in 1998. Tony served here as deacon until 2012 and then continued his service as a Pastoral Minister and Christian Service Coordinator until earlier this year.
Tony was a deeply spiritual and prayerful man, and is remembered as a very powerful preacher. He served in our outreach ministries, and was especially devoted to our homebound parishioners. He walked with many as they faced terminal illness, and then with their families in our grief ministry. He was also a member of our Usher’s Club and the Knights of Columbus.
We offer our prayers and love to his wife Evette, and his children Michael (Linda) Kendzierski, Trish (Jim) Maluchnik, Bob (Francesca) LaLone, and Ralph (Kathy) Lalone, and to his entire family.
Prayer: Eternal rest grant unto Tony, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
