Kazimierz Stanley Glazowski

Kazimierz "Kaz" Glazowski was born on April 11, 1932, in Rzeszów, Poland. His life ended at the age of 91 on January 21, 2024, in Waterman Hospital, Tavares, Florida. Kaz’s extraordinary life took root even in his early years, as a courageous child acting as a runner for the Polish underground resistance during the Nazi occupation of World War II. He was shot in his left leg by a Nazi soldier, leaving him a battle scar as a testament to his early bravery and foreshadowed a lifetime of resilience and dedication to principles. From embarking on independence at the tender age of 15 to navigating various roles as a sailor, dancer, personal assistant, and bookkeeper, Kaz embraced the world with determination. In Brwinów, a suburb of Warsaw, Poland, he met Janina at a medical center, sparking a love that faced numerous challenges, most of all a familial disapproval. Undeterred, Kaz proved his devotion, and on January 15, 1956, in Brwinów, he and Janina united in marriage. Their love blossomed into a family, welcoming daughters Malgorzata "Margaret" Wiktoria and Antonia "Antoinette" Maria. Balancing work and family, Kaz also pursued an education in Economics and eventually became a budget auditor in the local municipality. His career path led him through the intricacies of Poland's Socialist landscape, requiring membership in the Communist Party. He worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he joined the foreign service. His first assignment was a short term, solo and very dangerous, service for the United Nations Peace Keeping Commission in Saigon, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. In 1972, Kaz was assigned to on a new role at the Polish Embassy in Washington DC. In the United States a turning point came when, inspired by a family Bible study, he chose to embrace Jehovah's Witness teachings, leading to his baptism at a District Convention of Jehovah’s Witness in Laurel, Maryland in July 1974. After relocating to California in 1979, Kaz played a pivotal role in supporting Polish immigrants and organizing a group within the San Diego Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. His commitment continued when he and Janina moved to Leesburg, Florida, in 1992 where he faithfully served as an Elder for many years, leaving an indelible mark on the local Congregation. Kaz's enduring legacy is carried on by his beloved wife Janina, daughter Margaret and husband Gregory, daughter Antoinette, grandchildren Julie, Dariush, Lindsay and husband Stephan, Nadia and husband Mark, Afsaneh, and Janina, as well as great-grandchildren Anthony, Lucas, Alexander, Marshall, and Lily. His life, rooted in early bravery, was a rich tapestry woven with love, faith, and unwavering dedication to others. He will be greatly missed. In loving memory! Visitation is located at Beyers Funeral Home in Leesburg, FL Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm Services is located at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 533 Sunnyside Dr, Leesburg, FL 34748 Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 1:00 pm following burial at Lakeside Memory Gardens in Eustis, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Leesburg, Florida.

Kazimierz Stanley Glazowski

April 11, 1932 - January 21, 2024