Monsignor Casimir Jarzombek, 85, of Bay City passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born August 15, 1933 in Falls City, Texas to the late Thomas Jarzombek and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wollny Jarzombek. He was baptized on August 17, 1933 and given the name James Leo.

He is preceded in death by his sister Florence Jarzombek Dugi and brother-in-law Frank Dugi.

Visitation will begin at 5:30 PM and A Vigil and Rosary to begin at 6:30 PM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. A Memorial Mass will be at 10 AM Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Bishop David Fellhauer, celebrant and Bishop Brendan Cahill, concelebrant.

The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Falls City, Texas, with Bishop Brendan Cahill, celebrant. Interment will follow at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery.

He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School during his elementary grades. He desired to become a priest beginning in the fifth grade. His pastor, Father Theo Janysek was his inspiration and gave him much encouragement. In 1948, his ninth grade year, he entered St. John's Minor Seminary in San Antonio.

In the fall of 1953 he decided to pursue and was accepted by the Benedictine Order in Corpus Christi. He entered the Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas where he began his formation for the Benedictine Order. He made his first profession of religious vows and took the name of Casimir. During the occasional volleyball game, at the Abbey, the monks would call him "Casey". This name would be his for the remainder of his life.

On May 26th, 1960 he was ordained to the priesthood at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas by Bishop Mariano Garriga.

From 1961–1969 He was involved in education either as a teacher or a student. He was sent to the University of Dayton in Ohio to attend a government sponsored Spanish Language course taught by professors from Spain, Argentina, Chili, Columbia and other countries. This was, in Monsignor Casey's own words, "very interesting to say the least".

He left the Benedictine Order in 1970. He went to the Diocese of Pueblo in Colorado. He served two parishes, along with serving in the campus ministry at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado.

In 1974, Father Theo Janysek, who was Father Casey's true source of inspiration and encouragement, strongly urged him to return to the Diocese of San Antonio. He met with Archbishop Furey in San Antonio and was accepted as a priest in the San Antonio Diocese. He was assigned as Associate Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Victoria, Texas. He also worked with the youth and served in campus ministry at

Victoria College and the University of Houston Victoria Campus. In 1976 he was incardinated in the Archdiocese of San Antonio as a diocesan priest.

He became involved with World Wide Marriage Encounter in 1979. He presented many Marriage Encounter weekends in Victoria and many different cities throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Georgia. He continued his involvement until last year, when he became ill. He loved every aspect of his work with Marriage Encounter, he loved the couples he served, his brotherhood of Marriage Encounter priests and the many friends that worked side by side with him.

Other parishes that he served at were, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Yorktown and its two mission churches San Luis in Yorktown and St. Ann's in Nordheim, St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios, Texas.

In 1998 he was assigned to Holy Cross Parish in Bay City, Texas. Where he served as Pastor until his retirement in 2012 and he remained there until his death.

Monsignor Casey was a member of the Bay City Knights of Columbus, Council 3070, he attained a Fourth Degree with the El Campo Assembly 1231.

He was very involved in the A.C.T.S. movement and Life Teen at Holy Cross parish. He was instrumental in beginning Perpetual Adoration at Holy Cross as a shared worship with Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. His love for Holy Cross Catholic School, the students and teachers brought such joy to his heart.

He will be remembered for his quick wit, phenomenal sense of humor, captivating smile, a welcoming confessor, and loving soul. He is survived by a plethora of friends who loved him dearly. We now celebrate the beauty and blessing of his life that we were fortunate to share.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Education of Seminarians of the Diocese of Victoria.