Constance M. Karwacinski

Constance Marie Karwacinski (nee Anello), 91, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Southlake Methodist in Merrillville, IN.

She is survived by her seven children: Judy (Leo) Barney, James Karwacinski, Cathy (Stephen) Smith, Carol Burgess, Walter (Mary) Karwacinski, Diane (Andrew) Zack, and Barbara Broertjes. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Walter Karwacinski; her daughter Patricia Herrera; brothers: Philip Anello and Sebastian Anello; sisters: MaryLauretta Piontek, Augustine Chentnik, and Joan Wirick; and grandchildren: Deborah McCoy, Darlene Knish, and David Novreske.

Constance was born in Gary, IN, on November 25, 1929, daughter of Philip S. and Josephine Anello.
Constance was the child of two Sicilian immigrants with a strong work ethic. She also owned Crown Pizza in Merrillville and Crown Point, IN. Her Italian and pizza recipes were infamous throughout the Northwest Indiana area. She loved cooking and remained working in the restaurant business for most of her adult life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved traveling with her husband and with her family throughout her years. After retirement, she loved watching her game shows and Turner Classic Movies. A favorite pastime of hers was sitting out on her deck looking at the flowers and talking about the golden age of movies and all the movie stars with her children and grandchildren.

Services have been entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation, & Reception Center, 606 E. 113th Ave, Crown Point, IN, 46307.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Constance Karwacinski to the VNA Hospice at <https://vnanwi.org/> or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at <https://www.stjude.org/>.

Visit Constance’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.