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John Piontek Obituary

PIONTEK JOHN PIONTEK "Jack" Passed away on August 8, 2010 at his home in Ijamsville, MD, surrounded by his loving family members. He was the beloved husband of Olivia; devoted father of Andrew and his wife Kate, Matthew and his fiancé'' Cristen Tucker, and Thomas. Also survived by his loving sister, Barbara Carpenter, and many loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11 at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 118 East Second Street, Frederick. Celebrant will be Father Richard Gray. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.keeneybasford.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 10, 2010.

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Allen

August 4, 2024

A good man who went way too young.

Allen Dayton

August 26, 2010

Olivia! Joyce and I were saddened to hear about Jack. I enjoyed working with him and always looked forward to seeing you and him at the Christmas Party and other times. His memory will be with us always.
Al Dayton

John Rosati

August 25, 2010

Olivia, I am sorry for you great loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Fred Phelan

August 20, 2010

I am so very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I will always remember his friendship in a special way with all the sports activities our boys did together. My condolences to everyone and will keep you all in my prayers.

August 19, 2010

Olivia, I'm incredibly saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I wish you and yours all comfort and my deepest condolences.

Angie

Nick Roby

August 18, 2010

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Edio Gomes

August 17, 2010

Very sorry to hear about this. Jack was one of the best bosses I have ever had. I am very thankful for the opportunities he gave me while I was working for him at Intelsat's SCC. Rest in peace, Jack!!!

Chris Wallisch

August 17, 2010

I was hired by Jack in 1992 to work in the Satellite Control Center at Intelsat, fresh out of the USAF. I have always been thankful for that opportunity and always had the highest esteem for Jack Piontek. With sadness, I express my condolences to his Family. May He Rest in Eternal Peace.

Ron Kuenzli

August 13, 2010

I am sorry and saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Thinking of you.

Paul and Noreen McNeill and Family

August 12, 2010

We were so very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the Holy Spirit be with each of you.

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