Edmund Uglik

EDMUND S. UGLIK Passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 3 with family at his side. He was born in Lakawanna, New York to Polish parents, Anthony Uglik and Helen Wicinska. Survived by his wife, Barbara of 62 years; son, Barry of Riverside; daughter, Kerry; granddaughter, Corrin of San Diego; 2 sisters-in-law, Virginia and Josephine Uglik of Orchard Park, NY; favorite cousin, Dee Putnam of Melbourn, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. He retired from Union Carbide Co. after 25 years, volunteered for AARP, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Friends of the Riverside Library. A veteran of WWII, assigned as Seaman, Radio Operator for Merchant Marines aboard a ship tanker convoy which traveled around the world three times delivering war supplies. A highlight was receiving an honorable discharge from US Coast Guard for WWII service. He was passionate about humor, sharing jokes with others and laughter. A happy fellow, loved life, beauty of the countryside, polka and country music. Private interment in Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donate to charity of choice or Friends of the Riverside Library. Arlington Mortuary, Directors (800) 275-4648