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NILES -- Albert Paul Kijowski Sr., 90, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.
Albert was born Nov. 7, 1933, in McDonald, son of the late Michael and Violet Borawski Kijowski.
He was a graduate of McDonald High School and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. In the Army he was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco, which was the Headquarters of the Sixth U.S. Army. He was a participant for nuclear tests at Nevada Proving Grounds, Operation Red Wing at Enewetak, Bikini Atoll and Marshall Islands for the H Bomb Tests. He was a member of the Niles Police Department and retired as captain after 39 years of service. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Niles, where he married the love of his life, the former Shirley Elliott on Oct. 15, 1955. He was also a member of the American Legion in Girard, the Moose Lodge and FOP. He enjoyed spending his winters at his condo in Clearwater, Florida, and going fishing in Quebec, Canada, for 59 consecutive years.
Albert will be deeply missed by his children, Albert Paul Kijowski Jr. of Niles and Paula Kijowski of Sagamore Hills; and brothers, Michael Kijowski of Westerville and Arthur Kijowski of Warren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Kijowski, and brothers Chester and James Kijowski.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located at 348 Robbins Avenue in Niles.
At his request, he was cremated and burial will take place in Niles City Cemetery.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting https://www.lanefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/albert-kijowski-sr
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