Bernard S. Pavlosky

Pavlosky, Bernard S., age 86, a longtime resident of Detroit, passed away on December 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1928 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 12 children, to the late Andrew and Frances Pavlosky. Bernard was the husband of Rita Landry for 63 years, married on October 11, 1952 in Dearborn. Bernard was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, formerly stationed in Alaska, and a victory medal recipient. He earned his accounting degree and MBA from West Virginia University and later served as an officer for the Michigan Association of CPAs. He was a Gesu Catholic Church parishioner and active in their soup kitchen. He also spent time serving the homeless through St. Vincent de Paul. Bernard served as both an officer and driver for the University District Radio Patrol and was a member of the K of C Father Saylor #3774 of Allen Park. Bernard loved to travel and his motto was, "Take the scenic route". He traveled to Mexico, Italy, Paris, London, Switzerland, Hawaii, and even trekked to Alaska by car. His love for Civil War history inspired him to visit nearly every battlefield in the country, some on multiple occasions. He was a diehard Lions fan and avid golfer. His grandchildren will fondly remember him taking them to the Detroit Thanksgiving parade every year and being quizzed on the capitals of every state (in alphabetical order). Father of Christine (Michael) Brennan, Andrew Pavlosky, Corrine White, Marylee (Douglas) Pearson and Cynthia (Michael) Bulligan. Brother of Edmund Pavlosky. Grandfather of Brian Brennan, Renee Brennan, Bryand McIntosh, Caitlin White, Alexander White, and Sabrina (Kerry) Stills. He will also be missed by his four-legged extended family: Killer, Snoopy, Lady, Yasha, Shadow, Rocky, Voychek, and especially his cat, Cookie. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society are appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Thursday 11 a.m. until the time of Mass 12 noon at Gesu Catholic Church, 17180 Oak Dr., Detroit. Burial Friday 11 a.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Bernard S. Pavlosky

December 31, 1928 - December 4, 2015