Date of death: 1/9/2010
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1958
Monsignor Michael J. Tomaszewski, 82, of Long Beach, IN, passed away at his home. He was born July 16, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael and Valeria (Mikos) Tomaszewski. Surviving are sister, Eleanor Gray of Coldwater, MI; and several nieces and nephews survive. Monsignor Michael J. Tomaszewski graduated from Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN and was ordained on May 31, 1958 at Holy Angels Cathedral, Gary, IN. He served the parishes of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Laporte, IN, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, East Chicago, IN, Holy Rosary, Gary, IN, St. Joseph Catholic Church, East Chicago, IN, St. Adalbert, Whiting, and retired from St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN. Msgr. Tomaszewski served in various appointments with the Diocese of Gary, including the Diocesan Tribunal. Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360.Published in the Post-Tribune on 1/12/2010