John Robert Slawski, age 84 of Sebastian, passed away to be with the Lord his Savior on January 18th, 2020.

John was born in Burlington, New Jersey on October 29th 1935. He was the third born Son of John Slawski Sr. and Francis Krafton. He is now joined in heaven with his older brothers, Stanley & Walter Slawski and is survived by his youngest brother Joseph Slawski.
He courted the only love of his life, Dolores Marie Novosat, and at the age of 18 and they were married on February 6th, 1954. Together they had four children... Theresa Marie, Michael John, Ronald Joseph and Cheryl Ann. John now sits at the Lords Table and is reunited with his son, Michael John whom he has been missing for 39 years and also with his two older brothers, Stanley and Walter.

He spends his time now with all the loved family and friends that have predeceased him. Through the early years of their marriage, John and Dolores spent their time with their children and close family...Camping and fishing at the family property in Ellicottville, New York and hunting with the boys, teaching all of his children the appreciation of family and nature. John retired at the age of 51 from Durez Occidental, where he worked as an electrician in North Tonawanda, New York. Retiring young, the two of them bought a fifth wheel camper and traveled the east coast for 6 years in search of their next adventure to finally settle down in the small fishing village of Sebastian, FL. John enjoyed his 33 years of retirement here in Sebastian golfing with friends, sharing good times at the Italian American Club & VFW and walking along the beautiful Sebastian River. He was a very religious man and a member of Saint Sebastian Church.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Dolores Marie Slawski. He is also survived by his daughters Theresa Marie Carter and Cheryl Ann Scranton/Furnari, his son, Ronald Slawski, his brother Joseph Slawski, 11 grand children, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and family members.

A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at 12:00 PM at the Italian American Club of Sebastian, 861 Sebastian Blvd. Sebastian, FL.
Come and join us for this "joyous" gathering as we celebrate the Blessed and Wonderful Life of John Slawski; Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend.

God bless and hold in comfort and care our loved one. He will be missed…until we meet again. In lieu of flowers or prayer services a donation can be made to St. Sebastian Church, 13075 US Hwy 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 or Lakeside Fellowship Church, 8000 66th Avenue Vero Beach FL, 32967, in memory of John Robert Slawski