Kasmier R. "Mike" Szulis

Kasmier R. “Mike” Szulis, of Medina, passed away on May 15, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Szulis was born in Kent, NY, September 6, 1926, a son of the late Thomas and Frances (Slezewski) Szulis.  A US Amy veteran, he served from 1944-46.  On October 12, 1946, he married the former Beatrice E. Whitney. 

Mr. Szulis was employed as a truck driver by the Lapp Express Company for many years and ended his career with Speed Motor Freight.   He was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.   He was a communicant at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church, member and Past Grand Knight of Medina Council #651, Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Joan of Arc of Orleans Assembly, Fourth Degree.  Active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, Mike was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader with Troop 32.  He was a charter member of Apple Pushers, a member of the National Campers & Hikers Association, member of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and volunteered with the Orleans County Joint Veterans Council Medical Van Service.  He also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include 2 children, Mike (Judy) Szulis and Dawn (Robin) Root; 5 grandchildren, Michelle and Raymond Szulis, Renee (Todd) McQuillen, Jennifer (Chad) Forrest and Adam Root; 4 great grandchildren, Pierson and Emma McQuillen and Calista and G. Wyatt Forrest; several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his wife, Bea, on July 7, 2011.

Friends may call on Thursday (9-10) at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where prayers will be offered at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Mary’s Church at 11AM. celebrated by The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls.  Military honors will be accorded at graveside at St. Mary’s Cemetery by members of Butts-Clark Post #204, American Legion and Lincoln Post #1483, VFW.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Orleans County Joint Veterans Council Medical Van Service, 13996 Route 31 W, Albion, NY  14411.