John G. Gromosiak, 78, was son of the late John and Anne (Rimanosky) Gromosiak. John was a driving force behind the establishment of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 memorial in Indianapolis, Indiana. He authored "Only 317 Survive!", a book about the survivors of the USS Indianapolis. he wrote another book, "Touched By So Many", about the many people he encountered along his way. In 1995, attendees of the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization annual reunion named John an "Honorary Survivor" in recognition of his efforts. He was an accomplished military artist. He served in the U.S. 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, as an illustrator. In keeping with his passionate work about the USS Indianapolis John worked very hard with all his heart to create proper museum dedicated to the memory of the warship and crew. Unfortunately, he did not live to see this dream come true. John is survived by his 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. He was predeceased by his parents and brother John Gromosiak. Services: 2 p.m. Dec. 19 in Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, with visitation from Noon. In John's memory, please give to a favorite charity and support all veterans.
John G. Gromosiak, 78, was son of the late John and Anne (Rimanosky) Gromosiak. John was a driving force behind the establishment of the USS Indianapolis CA-35 memorial in Indianapolis, Indiana. He authored "Only 317 Survive!", a book about the survivors of the USS Indianapolis. he wrote another book, "Touched By So Many", about the many people he encountered along his way. In 1995, attendees of the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization annual reunion named John an "Honorary Survivor" in recognition of his efforts. He was an accomplished military artist. He served in the U.S. 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, as an illustrator. In keeping with his passionate work about the USS Indianapolis John worked very hard with all his heart to create proper museum dedicated to the memory of the warship and crew. Unfortunately, he did not live to see this dream come true. John is survived by his 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. He was predeceased by his parents and brother John Gromosiak. Services: 2 p.m. Dec. 19 in Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, with visitation from Noon. In John's memory, please give to a favorite charity and support all veterans.
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