Clarence Czaia
February 11, 1921 – January 27, 2022
Clarence, also known as CJ, Czaia, veteran and beloved father and grandfather, passed away Jan. 27, 2022, at SouthBay Hospital in Sun City, Fla.
CJ was born Clarence Joseph Czaia on Feb. 11, 1921, to Mary and John Czaia in Shakopee, Minn. As a young man, he joined the air force and bravely served as a radio operator and gunner doing 24 pacific theatre missions before becoming injured severely in World War II. He was able to recover and, after he returned home, went on to become the youngest mayor of his hometown of Shakopee, Minn.
In 1958 he married his wife Stella, and they were married for almost 60 Years until Stella’s death. They had two beautiful children together.
CJ went on to serve his country by joining the foreign service, and he and his family lived and traveled all over the world.
In his later years, CJ became an avid fan of the Rays baseball team and enjoyed and attended many games.
He is survived by his children, Christopher Czaia and Allison Gordon, and five grandchildren.
A memorial service and mass will be held on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission, located at 16650 US-301 in Wimauma.
CJ was born Clarence Joseph Czaia on Feb. 11, 1921, to Mary and John Czaia in Shakopee, Minn. As a young man, he joined the air force and bravely served as a radio operator and gunner doing 24 pacific theatre missions before becoming injured severely in World War II. He was able to recover and, after he returned home, went on to become the youngest mayor of his hometown of Shakopee, Minn.
In 1958 he married his wife Stella, and they were married for almost 60 Years until Stella’s death. They had two beautiful children together.
CJ went on to serve his country by joining the foreign service, and he and his family lived and traveled all over the world.
In his later years, CJ became an avid fan of the Rays baseball team and enjoyed and attended many games.
He is survived by his children, Christopher Czaia and Allison Gordon, and five grandchildren.
A memorial service and mass will be held on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission, located at 16650 US-301 in Wimauma.