Dear Priests and Deacons,
Deacon Gary R. Tomazic
Deacon, Saint Ambrose Parish, Brunswick died Thursday, December 10, 2020, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.
Gary R. Tomazic was born on June 18, 1950. He is survived by his wife, Sharyne {Lamirand), children and grandchildren. On May 2, 2009 in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Bishop Richard G. Lennon ordained Gary R. Tomazic to the Permanent Diaconate for the service of the Diocese of Cleveland.
Deacon Tomazic was assigned to St. Ambrose, Brunswick, where he served until his death. Deacon Gary truly had a ‘deacons’ heart as he faithfully and generously served the Lord and his parish community. He lived the beatitudes in his ministry by visiting the sick and homebound, lead weekly prayer services for healing, and was an attentive listener who was willing to help anyone in need.
The wake will begin on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 at 3:00 pm with Vespers and will continue until 6:00 pm. Bishop Martin J. Amos will be the presider and Fr. Robert C. Ramser will be the homilist. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in St. Ambrose Church at 10:00 am.
Abbot Gary Hoover, OSB, will be the main celebrant and Father Robert G. Stec will be the homilist. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Valley City, OH. Please note that wearing masks and social distancing will be observed. Vespers and the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the parish website at www.stambrose.us/watchmass.
In accord with the provisions of the Marian Pact, please try to attend and concelebrate the Funeral Liturgy, offer Mass for him as you are able and cause him to be remembered and prayed for in the appropriate public prayers of the Church. May Deacon Tomazic and all our bishops, priests and deacons who have died, live forever in the joy of the Resurrection.
Sincerely in Christ,
Reverend Donald P. Oleksiak
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
