Sirotko, Theodore Felix

Mr. Theodore Felix Sirotko, age 91, left this life following a long illness. He was born December 15, 1914, in Cleveland, OH to Felix and Frances (Lakowska) Sirotko. He was graduated from South High School, Cleveland, OH, in 1933. He moved to Muskegon and became a switchman on Grand Trunk Western Railroad, for 39 years. He was medically retired from the railroad in 1977, following an injury in 1972. Ted married the former Dorothy Mary Bray on February 14, 1936, and she preceded him in death April 30, 1980. His favorite times were with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid gardener, loved to read, and greatly enjoyed traveling. He was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Muskegon. SURVIVORS: son, The Rev. Dr. Theodore F. Sirotko (Phyllis) of Whitehall; grandchildren: Mary Anne Sirotko-Turner (John Turner III); Kathleen (David) Bower; Stephen Sirotko; Michael (Angela) Sirotko; and 2 great-grandchildren: Eva Bower, and Nicholas Sirotko; sister, Irene Lambert; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A brother, George Cholewinski, preceded him in death in 2003. FUNERAL MASS: Saturday, Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1006 Third Street, with Rev. Fr. J.R. Patston S.S.C. and Rev. Fr. Ted Sirotko S.S.C. presiding. Interment: Mona View Cemetery. Visitation: Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: LOVE, INC., 2525 Hall Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49442; and Habitat for Humanity of Muskegon, 280 Ottawa Street.