Date Of Birth: May 11, 1933
Date Of Death: December 15, 2011
John George Gromosiak, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was born in Niagara falls, New York, on May 11, 1933, The son of the late John and Anne (Rimanosky) Gromosiak. He was also predeceased by his brother John Gromosiak.
John is survived by his dear wife Sharon (Williamson) Gromosiak; a son, Gregory G. Gromosiak of Miamisburg, Ohio; two brothers, Michael R. Gromosiak of Bellbrook, Ohio and Paul Gromosiak of Niagara Falls, New York; a nephew, Micheal A. Gromosiak of North Canton, Ohio; two great nephews, Tucker J. and Kellen M. Gromosiak, also of North canton, Ohio.
Mr. Gromosiak served with the Air Force during the Korean War. He later worked as a civilian for the Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where he was an illustrator.
Then he spent many years organizing arts and crafts shows in malls all over the eastern United States. At the same time, he made thousands of paintings of people, places and things. Many of his paintings are on the walls of businesses and homes all over the country, including Niagara Falls, New York and Indianapolis, Indiana.
John tried very hard and with all his heart to create proper museum dedicated to the memory of the warship and crew of the USS Indianapolis. Unfortunately, he didn’t live to see his dream come true.
As a tribute to many people in his life, John wrote a book, Touched by So Many.
In his memory, please give to a favorite charity and support all veterans.
Jenny Harold Eck says
Sending our condolences to John’s Family. John, as well as his family & friends, are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jenny & Harold Eck
USS Indianapolis Survivor
John Cimasko says
Rest in peace, John. Because of you and Jimmy, I met alot of great people…it changed my life. Thank you…
Bart and Dianna Colvin says
For the endless hours you spent at the supermarket, colleges, stores, and other events around town to raise money for the USS Indianapolis. For the beautiful art work you did, so happy I was able to purchase one you did of my uncle, just wish I could have purchase more……………thank you for all you did. You were a dear friend who was so unique in your ways:) I will miss the talks. Rest in peace our friend. Our deepest sympathies to Sharon and the family.
Bart and Dianna Colvin – Zionsville Indiana
Stewards to the USS Indianapolis
American Legion Riders Post 79 Zionsville says
Thank you for your service, your art and the honor you gave the USS Indianapolis. Rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts to the family.
American Legion Riders Post 79 Zionsville
Rick Baum says
John impessed me with his deep sense of patriotism, and a model patriot. He now has joined the eternal Regiment of those who took the oath, served our country and honorably passed from this life of service into the eternal presence of Almighty God. His testimony is remembered as one of genuine passion and perseverance. I had the pleasure of meeting John at an American Legion conference in Indianapolis. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. All my best, Rick Baum, Dist. 5 Committeeman, Colorado American Legion Riders.
Peggy McCall Campo says
On behalf of myself and my father, USS Indianapolis survivor Don McCall, I extend our deepest sympathy at the passing of our friend John. We will never forget his passion for his country, and his work on behalf of the crew of the USS Indianapolis. To Sharon and John’s family, we wish you comfort at this sad time. Sincerely, Peggy McCall Campo
Carleen Brown says
Many great memories. A great man. Will miss him greatly.
Carleen Brown says
Many great memories. A great man. Will miss him greatly.
Printing Partners Inc says
Rest in peace, John.
Mike Coleman says
RIP John. You touched many with your passion and your artwork. You always had a kind word and ALWAYS asked me about that “boy of mine”. There are many more of us that will continue to carry the torch for the USS Indianapolis CA-35 story. Your work was not in vain.
Josef M Laposa says
O’Malias/Marsh Lockerbie has lost a familiar, friendly person who was devoted to preservation of the memory of USS Indianapolis. May he rest in eternal peace.
Shipmates at the Fleet Reserve Branch 130 says
Since you are now serving on the staff of our Supreme Commander, John, we shipmates at FRA Branch 130 will miss you until we meet again.
On behalf of FRA Branch 130
George C. Dow – Chaplain
Amy Miller says
Heaven has another angel. Pleasure and honor to have met you, talked with you, and read your book. Your dedication, service, and patriotism are an inspiration. Prayers to family and friends for comfort and peace.
Amy Miller
ALR Post 500
Tom Curran says
John’s passion and perseverance are what I will remember most about him. JG made a difference during his time on earth. Rest In Peace
Mike says
Rest in Peace my friend. It was nice to see you everyday at Omalia’s you were an inspiration to many people! Condolences to your family.
Mike Stockman.
Steven says
This wonderful man did a great service to the brave fighting men of the USS Indianapolis. I recently found out he was the one I met in person, and I personally own the art that is on the cover of his book “Touched by so Many”. It is an honor to have met you sir.
Fox Hardy says
John was a great man whom I met while working security for the State of Indiana, I told him that I’m a Marine and we had some good conversations about our time in the service. He had a huge heart and always made me smile. He had the most beautiful artwork in the city and I always smile when I see his art at the VA hospital. Even though he was old enough to me my grandfather I always saw him as an older brother from a different time. I was at marsh downtown with my dad last week and I thought of John. RIP! Love you and miss you man!