Chester C. Widomski

Chester C. "Chet" Widomski, 92, of Erie, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 26, 2025, at UPMC-Hamot. He was born in Erie, Pa on October 5, 1932, son of the late John P. and Agatha (Garbacz) Widomski. 

Chester proudly served in the United States Army, he graduated from Cathedral Prep and Gannon University. He worked for General Electric as an accountant. After retiring from GE, he worked for many years at Downing Golf Course. He loved singing at "Polka Mass" at various churches, he enjoyed golfing, bowling and pitched fast pitch softball. He was a diehard Cleveland sports fan.

Chester is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. (Edinger) Widomski, his son Kevin Widomski (Donna) and his daughter Kristen Knight (Barry), his grandchildren Shari, Zachary, Xavier, Mallory, Maddy, Brandon, Ashlee, Ryan, Katelyn, Derik, Jenelle and Tanner. He is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by two children, Dean Akerly and Deanna McIntire, one grandchild, Holly, six brothers, John, Edward, Alphonse, Theodore, Fr. Stan, and Stanley Widomski, and three sisters, Regina Widomski, Mary Bolla and Bertha Osiecki.

Relatives and friends are invited to St. James R.C. Church 2635 Buffalo Road, Erie, Pa 16510 on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral mass at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., 459 East 12th Street, Erie, Pa 16503. Please send condolences to: davisgarrfuneralhome.com.

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