ichael Kenneth Jazwiec was born on February 14, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Helen (Mosior) Jazwiec. He passed away on December 28, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Michael lived most of his life in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Fire-Medic for the Chicago Fire Department for over 25 years. He moved to Florida after calling Minocqua, Wisconsin his home during his retired years.
Family
Michael is survived by his daughters Debra (Tom) Kinnal of Haverhill, Massachusetts; Wendy Audette of Plant City, Florida; brother John Jazwiec; grandchildren Rebecca (Michael) Weaver of Plant City, FL; Duane Audette III of Plant City, FL; Joseph (Shelby) Audette of Plant City, FL; Tommy Kinnal of Haverhill, Massachusetts; great-grandchildren Logan, Caleb, Christopher, Duane Paul, Gabriella, Elijah, Aubrey and many cousins.
Military
Michael joined the United States Navy on February 16, 1956 and served as a Aviation Machinist’s Mate and made the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class before he received his honorable discharge in 1959. His last duty assignment was at Airborne Squadron II located on the Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean. At the time of his honorable discharge Petty Officer Jazwiec was entitled to wear the Good Conduct Medal on his uniform.
Memorial Service
A military funeral with military honors provided by the United States Navy will be scheduled at a later date at Florida National Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
I only knew Mike for 3 years, but we became great friends over that time. He was a great friend and I will really miss him and his sense of humor .
I will really miss him as will many others. R I P good Buddy!!!!!
Debbie and Wendy and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m grateful that you had as much time as you did these past few months — an unexpected blessing. I’m praying for you and your families.
I knew Mike for close to 10 years in his retired years as one of his respiratory therapists in Pulmonary Rehab. (PR) .We had many laughs and heart felt talks. One of several things we had in common was our love of big dogs and both being former mushers. Mike is missed and am so greatful to have shared many good times in PR . Most of all am so thankful that prayers and with Gods blessing he was reunited with family.
My sincere condolences go out to Debra and wendy. Despite what some people might think, I loved him very much and and thankful for the 17 years we had together. and I’m so glad to find out he connected with them again! He was a wonderful man with such a genuinely good heart. Smart wit, compassion for animals, dedicated his life’s work to others. Wish he had been given more time here but hope he is at peace now…jesse and I both loved him very much.