Henry Starczewski

Henry met his future wife Pat in London, England, after the Second World War. In 1957 they moved with their children to Canada where Henry worked in Ottawa and Toronto as an architect and town planner.

Henry was a W.W.II veteran who fought to defend Warsaw, Poland, when the war began. After being imprisoned by the Russians for 25 months, Henry was released and went on to serve under General Ander's Army in the 3rd Carpatian Division. Henry fought in the entire Italian campaign, including the Battle of Monte Cassino. In addition to his many distinctions, including the cross for bravery, Henry was recently honoured by being awarded the rank of Colonel.

In Toronto, Henry was a member of the Polish Combatants' Association, Branch 20, and served as Secretary of the Polish Combatants' Head Office of Canada for many years.

Henry was a kind and generous grandfather and great-grandfather, who was loved by all his family; he will be missed and fondly remembered.

Visitation will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Memorial Service will follow at 2 pm in the R.S. Kane Chapel. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North York General Hospital.