George Mizia
March 27, 1943 ~ March 22, 2013
George Mizia, 69, of Martinsville, Indiana, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died March 22, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 27, 1943, in Chicago, to the late Albert George and Rose (Jurczewski) Mizia.
George worked as the director of security at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago for 26 years. Recently, he worked security at the Westin Hotel, Indianapolis. George was the past president of the Board of Greene Township Fire Department. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He served two years in the Army during the Vietnam War and reenlisted for four years as an Army nurse recruiter. A fun loving character with a great sense of humor, George enjoyed driving and traveling through many states, attending festivals, golfing, and antiquing. Above all, George loved animals, especially his rescue fox terrier, Penny.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Mizia; sister, Geraldine Mazur.
Survivors include his loving wife, Christine “Chris” M. (Lapinski) Mizia; to whom he was united in marriage on August 20, 1977; brother-in-law, Michael Lapinski (his wife, Pat); sister-in-law, Mabel Mizia; nephews, John, James, and Robert Mizia; nieces, Susan and Karen Mazur; many loved cousins and friends; and canine companion, Penny.
Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Morgan County Humane Society, or the C.A.R.E Animal Rescue, Columbus (www.care.rescuegroups.org/). Funeral and cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Geo my friend, my little buddy and my golfing partner. You will always be remembered for your honesty, sense of humor and your love of a good joke. I know you are not suffering anymore and in a better place. Wait for us and keep your clubs handy. Ed and Pat Sienko
Chris I am so very sorry, George will be miss by many of us., He was one terrific man. So giving and helpful,. I am gonna miss his calls and seeing him zipping up and down the road, If you want company, need to talk, call me. As you know so well, been through it. Love you and loved George. I’m so glad that the Lord guided me to go visit him. Prayers, Linda
Love it….Linda B
George has not changed a bit since I (Christine Fafinski) has seen him when we both were employed at the same hospital. Like most senior people besides gaining in age we both gained in weight otherwise he’s the same George I knew from years past.
What a wonderful picture of the loving couple whom I knew for years! Chris, you are such a loving person. I remember well the fantastic personality you have. God bless you and may George meet the open arms of his Maker. Chris Fafinski
Aunt Chris, I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your niece, Karen Mazur
Deepest sympathy Chris, Penny, and the Mizia family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Amberly
To Chris and the Mizia family – my thoughts and prayers are with you. George is one of my dads best friends and I have so many memories of the two of them. I will miss his kindness and sense of humor. I will miss his funny emails he would send that always put a smile on my face. God bless George and your family. Maria (Marlo) Mariano
We had many good times at St. Mary’s. Will miss George. Rest in eternal peace our friend! Chris, you are in our prayers and thoughts.. Our deepest sympathy. Dr. Bruce and Irene Becker
Dearest Chris, We were honored to have been with you during your final good bye to George. He was the best brother in law anyone could ever ask for. Always making us laugh and a very kind soul. You two had a very close and loving marriage and were partners in life in every sense of the word. Both of you opened your hearts and home to raise loving animals through out the years. And now you have Ms Penny to keep you company. Just glad she got to know ‘Papa George’ too. Please remember Chris, we are here for what ever you may need, that’s what family is for. Sending you lots of hugs and kisses. Your big brother Mike and Pat and family. Love you Sweetie xxxxxxoooooo
My Dearest Chris, No longer in pain as George looks down from his heavenly home wishing no more tears for him but love and support for those he left behind. I held George in high esteem since we both woked together for years. He was someone who anyone could rely upon. RIP Chris Fafinski
After reading all the Praises for George, In good faith, I can not remain silent. In life George ignored his son, Scott Anthony Mizia, and now in Death he is ignored again by his Stepmother. We just learned of George’s Death and I am sorry for his wifes loss. My Stepson took Georges Death extremely hard. I hope that God did not hold iit against George and allowed him to enter into Heaven. May he rest in Peace! Mike Anderson, Scotts Stepfather. roland7813@aol.com