CHESTER J. "CHET" age 80, of Kewadin formerly of
Detroit, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan to Joseph and Anna (Oryzeck) Pilat. Chet attended Monroe Catholic Central High School and graduated in 1951. He went on to attend St. Joe’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana where he received his bachelors degree in history and education. After college, Chet enlisted in the U.S. Marines. In 1961 Chet married Mary Ann Miller. Together they raised two children, Mark and Lisa. On February 18, 1989 Chet married Mary Agnes Donahue in Detroit. Chet retired from teaching in the Detroit Public School in 1996. Chet and Mary then moved to Northern Michigan to enjoy retirement.Chet was ahuge sports fan. He especially liked watching his beloved Notre Dame team. In addition, he was very proud of his polish heritage. He had amost generous heart. Chet was aloving husband, father, and grandfather and he will be greatly missed. Chet is survived by his wife Mary of Kewadin; children: Mark Pilat of Troy and Lisa (Brian) Romack of Brandon Twp.; six step-children; one grandson Preston Romack; 11 step-grandchildren; abrother Theodore Pilat and asister Sophie Southworth. Chet was preceded in death by asister Josephine Pilat. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 143 Charles St., Elk Rapids, MI, with Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski presiding. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery immediately following Mass. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Chet’s name may be directed to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Please share amemory of Chet atwww.covellelkrapids.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Elk Rapids.
