Chester Anthony Brojek Sr.

Chester Anthony Brojek Sr. obituary

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Chester Brojek Obituary

Chester Anthony Brojek, Sr., age 91, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born December 13, 1921 in Erie, Pa. to John and Antonina (Szymanski) Brojek. He was a Kitchen Supervisor for the Erie Veteran's Retirement Home in Erie, Pa., worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, member of the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, V.F.W., American Legion, served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WW II, and has been a resident of Avon Park, Fla. since 1983, coming from Erie, Pa. He is survived by his Wife â€" Verlie Mary Brojek of Sebring, Fla.; Son â€" Chester "Chet" A. Brojek, Jr. (Christine) of Sebring, Fla.; Daughters â€" Melinda L. Short (Deke) of Venice, Fla.; Susan M. Verbosky (Robert) of Cortland, Ohio; Sister â€" Rita Rapp of Erie, Pa.; two Grandchildren; and two Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Son â€" John Alexander Brojek. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with Father Nick McLoughlin officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Bougainvillea Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, Florida, www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Published by Erie Times-News on Mar. 10, 2013.
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My deepest sympathy to all of your family! I, too, have many lovely memories of them when I lived on Delaware Ave., growing up. May he rest in peace! Prayers for strength to all of you who loved him so dearly.

Donna (Bock) Chivari

March 12, 2013

Dear Melinda, When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I know that you will treasure those memories always. I know how much time you've dedicated to your parents care. Feel good in knowing what a wonderful daughter you are. Thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Ernie and Gloria Carlson

March 12, 2013

Tony,Melinda and Sue Jim and I are so sorry for your lost. We have some very fond memories of your father and will keep them with us always. Take care and God Bless. Rosemary and Jim

Jim and Rosemary Brojek

March 10, 2013

Wonderful memories of Mr Brojek and the Family from ours days on Delaware Ave in Erie ,Pa. What a great role model Chet was during my youth. Tony,(Chet!Jr) and Johnny are never forgotten friends and I am deeply saddened for the entire Brojek Family. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.

Buddy Bock

March 10, 2013

Dear Verlie, Melinda & Sue
I want to express my condolences at Chet's passing. You were great neighbors to us on Colony Drive.
Betsy Eisert Mendes

March 10, 2013

Tony, Melinda, Susie
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I will always remember him with fond memories. My prayers are with you and your families.

Gay (ISHMAN) Boutwell

March 10, 2013

Always enjoyed Chet at the Polish Business and Professional's Men Club dinners and playing cards. My sympathy to his family, a great guy!

Ken Wayne

March 10, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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