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Joseph Peworchik Obituary

Peworchik, Joseph J.

Age 93, formerly of 404 Hillview Drive, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Bethany Manor. Joe was born in Lopez PA on May 30, 1920 the last surviving of 9 children to Andrew and Catherine (Chiklinski) Peworchik. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen (Sheleman) Peworchik; children with their spouses, Joseph and Carol Peworchik, Spencerport NY, Pamela Bachert, Veteran NY, Kenneth and Kerry Peworchik, Horseheads, Wayne and Lisa Peworchik, Pine City; grandchildren, Julie (David) VanDeVoorde, Karen (Jeff) Wills, Michael Peworchik, Brian (Sue) Bachert, Brad Bachert, Brittney (Bill) Hornsby, Bridgett (Dan) Santarone, Tyler Peworchik, Jacqui Peworchik (with fiancé Adam Slayton), Marcus Peworchik, Kristin (Brian) Reed, Jason Peworchik; great grandchildren, Natalie, Nathan and Jake VanDeVoorde, Collin, Anya and Nolan Wills, Evan, Emma, Elly and Owen Bachert, Brent and Brendan Bachert, Gavin, Olivia and Greyson Hornsby, Mckenzie Santarone; sister-in-law Rose (Wilbur) Kocher, Benton PA. Joe was a U S Army veteran of WW II. He was part of the Normandy invasion and fought his way all through Europe. He was a 57 year communicant of St. Mary's Church. Joe was a union sheet metal worker with Local 112 for 39 years. He was a solid family man and his most enjoyable time was spent with his grandchildren. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Committal prayers, with military honors, will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Donations in Joe's memory may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14620 or the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing,

P O Box 5018, Hagerstown MD 21741-5018.

Published by Star-Gazette from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2014.
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So sorry to hear about Joey. My Dad and mother thought so much of you both and spoke many times of the past days in Lopez.

Tony & Barbara Pivinski

April 29, 2014

So sorry to hear about Uncle Joe - you all are in our thoughts and prayers

Love Dawn,Keith,Colton and Peyton

April 17, 2014

Ken, Wayne and families
My condolences on your fathers passing. May your inner strength get you through this difficult time.

Gary McCallum

March 31, 2014

Joe and Carol.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. We will kee you all in our prayers.

Teresa & Dick Reidy

March 30, 2014

Joe and Family...sending my sympathy to all of you. I was so glad to see Helen, Joe and Pam at my Mother's 90th a few years back and we had such a nice visit together. Saying prayers.

Sharon Bristol

March 30, 2014

Ken, Kerry & family,
Sorry to hear of your father's passing .Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Bob & Joanne Zawko

Bob Zawko

March 29, 2014

Joey and family your Dad and my family were friends since the early fifties when we both lived on Hillview Dr.May the Lord bless his soul and give peace to your mom Helen.

Frank Kubiak

March 29, 2014

Joe, family and friends. Your dad was a great guy and am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to all.

Don Bruner

March 29, 2014

My condolences to all. RIP Uncle Joe.

Jim Sheleman

March 29, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are all in our prayers.

Jenny & Jane Peworchik

March 28, 2014

Kenny, Kerry, and family, thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. Your Dad sounds like he was a wonderful man. Cherish the memories. Much love to you all. Peace and Blessings.

Mary Noble

March 28, 2014

Condolences to all! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Kitty Corson

March 28, 2014

~~God Bless my Aunt Helen~~Hugs & Prayers~~

Lynn Tess Beaver Newman

March 28, 2014

~*~*~Thoughts & prayers for the Peworchik families!God*Bless you *Uncle Joe* ~~R.I.P.~~

Lynn ,Jenson & Harry Beaver,Newman

March 28, 2014

My condolences to all the Peworchik and other family members and friends of a wonderful man. My uncle Joe was one of my favorites and I remember him as a warm and loving person. The Peworchik family was blessed with wonderful sons and daughters and he was the last of a great generation. God bless him.
Bob Peworchik - Philippines

Robert Peworchik

March 28, 2014

Mrs. P, Joe, Pam, Ken, Wayne & family: Jeanette and I send our condolences to all of you...Mr. P. was one terrific man! We share fond memories of him from HS days. God Bless Joe and his family.

Paul & Jeanette Titus

March 28, 2014

My dad told me several times that Joe was the best sheetmetal man he ever knew our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Peworchik family. The Goodwins

March 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all. Tracy Wellington (Julie's friend)

March 28, 2014

Dear Joe, We are so sorry to read about the death of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Carol and your wonderful family at this time.

Gary & Kathleen VanScoter

March 28, 2014

Wayne, Lisa, Kenny, Kerry and family - I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. What a wonderful life you have to celebrate! May God keep his loving arms around you during this very difficult time. God Bless,

Sarah Zahorian

March 28, 2014

Our sympathy to you on the loss of your father. We will keep him in our prayers.
signed: Ron, Robert & Shari Arndt

March 28, 2014

To the Peworchik Family:
Joe was the best sheetmetal craftsman - some of his amazing work lives on with our family. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

The Burger Family

March 28, 2014

Dear Kristi and family,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time, and are sending lots of love and prayers your way. Your Grandpa sounded like an amazing man, and I know he will be greatly missed.
Lots of love,
Sheri & Rob Tiernan

March 27, 2014

To the Peworchik Family,

Kate & I are saddened to hear the passing of Your Father, Grandfather. May Joseph Rest in Peace. God Bless Joseph.

The Siglins

March 27, 2014

So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We had some good conversations when he would bring your mother to have her hair done. He was a great man.

Mary Jo Piasecki

March 27, 2014

Joe and Carol, Very sorry to hear about Joe's fathers passing. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Voelkl

March 27, 2014

Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. You are all in our prayers.

Paul & Charlene Peworchik

March 27, 2014

Ken, Kerry & Family.....So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He sounds like he was one of those All American men. He went off to war, came home, worked hard and along with your Mom raised a wonderful family. That is a live well-lived and one to be admired.
I'm sure that he left you with a million memories that will be a comfort to you.

Bob and Olga Mace

March 27, 2014

Joe and Family--My sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. May the memories of his long life be a comfort to all of you. Thinking of you at this time.

Linda Elmes Harrington

March 27, 2014

Ken, Kerry, & family, sorry to hear of your father's passing. Ken & Jane Stalica

March 27, 2014

So sorry to hear about Joe.. Prayers to all of you. I helped care for Joe at the courtyards.

Laurie Mott

March 27, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May memories of happy moments with your dad and grandpa help ease the pain.

Patti Ellicott Johnson

March 27, 2014

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