Edward J. Pietras

PIETRAS, Edward J. Edward John Pietras, 66, of Enfield, and Port Charlotte, FL passed away, Saturday, (January 28, 2006), at Rockville General Hospital surrounded by his loving family by his bedside. He was a loving husband of 45 years to Barbara R. (Typrowicz) Pietras. He was born January 9, 1940, in the Thompsonville section of Enfield and resided in Enfield for 51 years before relocating to Port Charlotte, FL where he made his home the past 15 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ed was the owner and operator of Pietras Construction in Enfield for 20 years and later continued his career as a welder. He was a communicant of St. Adalbert's Church in Enfield. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post 110 in Port Charlotte, FL and of the Elks Lodge # 2378 in Port Charlotte, FL. He was truly a man who enjoyed life. It was rare to see him without a smile on his face. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and eating ham. His best hobby was to make Polish Kielbasa. He was a proud father and he loved his granddogs. Besides his wife, Barbara, he is survived by his two sons, Brian E. Pietras of Enfield, Philip M. Pietras and his wife, Jessica of Rockville; three loving sisters, Josephine Oullette and her husband, Richard of Enfield, Ann "Honey" Catania and her husband, Carmen of Enfield, Nancy Grady and her husband, Vincent of Enfield; four granddogs, Brandi and Lumus of Enfield, Chantelle and Rocky of Rockville. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Mark Pietras, who he was very proud of. A funeral procession will form by 10 a.m., Thursday, February 2 at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm St., Rockville to St. Adalbert's Church, 90 Alden Ave., Enfield, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Ed will be laid to rest with military honors with his late son, Mark Pietras in St. Adalbert Cemetery following the services. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, Wednesday, February 1, at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home. For online expressions of sympathy or directions to the funeral home please visit: smallandpietrasfuneralhome.com.