Obituary of Cleo Frank Syzdek

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Cleo Frank Syzdek, born March 17, 1931 in Bremond, Texas to Victoria and Louis Syzdek, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

Cleo Syzdek was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Bernice Bashinski Syzdek; dad, Louis Syzdek; mom, Victoria Syzdek; sister, Christine Slominski and her husband, Anthony “Tony” Slominski; brother, Edward J. Syzdek and his wife, Grace Syzdek; sister, Stella Snider and her husband, Lee J. Snider; sister, Eva Syzdek; and brother, Edmund Syzdek.

He is survived by his children; Terrie Mattern and her husband, Glen, of Houston, Texas; Melisa Janda and her husband, Gary, of Houston, Texas; John Syzdek and his wife, Melissa, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tad Kresta and his wife, Leta, Aiden Kresta, Grayson Kresta and Addison Kresta all of Houston, Texas, Kristin Kresta of Round Rock, Texas, Priscilla Munoz and her husband, Christopher Hulzar-Munoz, Jadyn Munoz and Ava Munoz of Houston, Texas, Melanie Janda, Pascal Seva, Gwendolyn Janda, and Garrett Janda all of Houston, Texas, Ashlyn Syzdek and Amber Syzdek both of Houston, Texas; as well as lots of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him very much.

Cleo was a devout Catholic and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was actively involved in Assumption Catholic Church and was an active participant in the Harvest Years Group, St. Vincent de Paul, and was a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2917.

Cleo and Bernice also ran the poker booth at the church bazaar for many years.  He worked for The Randolph Company / Prototype Machine for 51 years and retired at the age of 70.  He also earned a degree from the Durham Technical College for air conditioning and refrigeration.

A viewing and visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a Rosary for the immediate family at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Joseph J. Earthman Generations, 234 Westcott Street in Houston, Texas.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Assumption Catholic Church, 901 Roselane in Houston, Texas.  The Rite of Committal will immediately follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas where Cleo will be laid to rest with full military honors.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Tad Kresta, Garrett Janda, Eddie Syzdek, Jr., Eric Michalak, Brandon Michalak, and Scott Seibert.  Honorary pallbearers will be Aiden Kresta, Grayson Kresta, Jimmy Syzdek, and Kenny Michalak.

For the benefit of those who cannot attend in-person, the Rosary and Mass will both be “livestreamed” and may be accessed from this obituary prior to each service.