HENRY ALEXANDER JOSEPH KILANOWSKI ~ Age 80, of Batavia, died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation. Henry was born in Buffalo, NY on May 18, 1938 to the late Alexander and Cecelia (Olejniczak) Kilanowski also preceded in death by a sister, Eve Kilanowski.
Henry was retired from the General Motors Delevan Plant after many years of service and was a true NY sports fan. He enjoyed the Buffalo Bills, the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Sabres. He was an avid sports card collector and enthusiast as well as wildlife lover of all creatures big and small. Henry attended the United Pentecostal Church in Batavia which allowed him to find his faith in the Lord later in life along with his public profession of rebirth expressed through baptism in February 2019.
He is survived by his loving children, John Kilanowski of Batavia, Eva (Thomas) Graham of Pavilion and Carol (Jason Joseph) Cauthen of Corfu; beloved grandchildren, Julianna (Daniel) Hatch, Mikhayla Graham, Collin Graham, Adrianna Cauthen & Carissa Graham; great-grandchildren, Asher Henry & Asa Alexander Hatch; brothers, Raymond (Dolores) Kilanowski of Arizona and Arthur (Elizabeth) Kilanowski of Depew; his former wife and dear friend, Lorraine (Sloma) Kilanowski of Batavia along with several nieces and nephews.
As per Henry’s wishes a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday May 16, 2019 at the United Pentecostal Church, 180 Oak Street in Batavia. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Independent Living of the Genesee Region, 319 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
Please share your words of comfort with Henry’s family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
THE FAMILY OF HENRY J. KILANOWSKI IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.
