Edward J. Kaciur, 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Saturday December 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois unexpectedly while visiting relatives.
Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1931 to the late John and Mary Kaciur. During high school, his family moved to Marion, Ohio, where he attended St. Mary’s High School. He then went on to study at Milford Novitiate in Milford, Ohio and West Baden College Seminary in West Baden, Indiana. Edward graduated with a Masters in Sociology from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 25, he joined the Missionary and was sent to Nepal, India. While in India, he continued his theological studies in Kurseong, India, where he was ordained as a Catholic priest at the age of 32. After being laicized, he continued to live and work in Nepal, India. There in Nepal he met his wife, “the love of his life”, Ester. They built their life together in Arlington, Virginia. Edward was a retired clinical chemistry production manager. In 1989, he and Ester retired to Port Charlotte, Florida. In their retirement, they became active members of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe Church, participating as choir members and in various ministries. Most notably, he and Ester were grief facilitators for the grief support group at St Maximilian.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Ester, sister, Rose Mary (John) Hermann; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandniece.
Visitation will be Thursday 4:00PM to 8:00 PM with a Scripture Service at 7:00pm January 2, 2014 at Roberson Funeral Homes Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Friday 10:00 AM, January 3, 2014 at St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe Church, 1441 Spear St., Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte chapel.