Edwin F. Symonowicz

Edwin Symonowicz Obituary

Edwin F. Symonowicz, 84, of Bristol St, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Knollwood Nursing Home after a short illness, with family at his side. His wife of 59 years, Helen C Symonowicz, died in 2005. Two brothers, William V. Symonovicz and Michael Symonowicz, and a sister, Jenny Madalena also predeceased him.

He leaves a daughter, Donna M Barton and her husband John, Ed's principal caregiver, of Holden; a son, Michael S. Symonowicz and his wife Karen of Palm Bay, Florida; 3 grand-children, Derek E. Barton of Holden, Lindsey Symonowicz of Gaithersburg, MD and Erin Symonowicz of Alexandria, VA; three great grand-children, William George Barton of Connecticut, Sean Sequist of Connecticut, and Braeden Schubert of Maryland; his sister in law and brother in law, Aulie and Orlando Valanzola; his God daughters, Debra Millspaugh, Ann Janette, and Denise Nordstrom; several nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester March 24, 1924. He served in the First Marine Division in WWII from 1942-1945 in the Pacific Theatre with campaigns in Cape Gloucester/New Britain, Peleliu Island and Okinawa. He was the organizer and one of the founders of the Ted Williams Little League in 1955, serving as President, Manager/coach and Umpire-in chief. He was coach of CYC basketball teams at St. Paul's Cathedral for 15 years He was Cub master of Pack #100 (St. Paul's Cathedral) Ed was credit manager and store manager of the Shrewsbury store for Demers Tires for many years.

He was a Life member of the Marine Corps League/Worcester Detachment, U.S. Navy Foundation, VFW, American Legion, PAV, First Marine Division Association, WWII Museum, Statue of Liberty at Ellis Island Foundation. He was a member of St. Christopher's Church in Worcester for almost 40 years.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, July 30, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St, Worcester with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Christopher Church, 306 West Boylston St, Worcester. Burial with military honors will be held in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, July 29, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Marine Corps League, Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 2535, Worcester, MA 01613 or to Ted Williams Little League, Beaver Brook Park, Worcester, MA 01603.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Symonowicz

8 Entries

Bill & Colette McBride

August 4, 2008

Donna,Mike,John and Derek: You know how much we loved your father. He was a very kind,generous and lovely man and a great neighbor as well as your mum. We truly missed them when we moved. We had a lot of good and happy times with all of you and especially when Colette was young and you all were so good to her. God bless

Colette McBride-Volpe

July 30, 2008

Donna, John, Derek and "Uncle" Mike...where to begin?...so many memories...Mr. S was my surrogate Pupa...he was such a gentle and caring man...I remember so vividly listening to Alvin and the Chipmunks on his 8 track with Derek on our way to see Star Wars (I saw this movie 8 times with Derek and Pupa)...giggling when I saw Mr. S walking Prince on a leash...when my parents were selling their house, "Pupa" put a sign outside saying "Don't buy this house--it's HAUNTED"...those were the days...thanks for the memories...love always...

Godspeed "Mr. S."
Love,
Colette (Little Mac)

Pattie Peloquin

July 29, 2008

Donna,John and Derek,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you are going to miss him. You have great memories and let those help you through this time. He was a very kind man always with a smile on his face. Donna I am just reading this at 9:40pm. Please forgive me for not coming to the wake. You know I would be there for you if I could. Email me, I'm leaving my address.

Dawn Hartford

July 29, 2008

Many of my childhood memories include you & Auntie Helen. I fondly remember so much affection, so much love & a bit of craziness...but that was mostly when Grammy & Auntie Helen got going. Give Auntie Helen a big kiss & twirl around the dance floor for all of us & be sure to tell Grampy how much we love & miss him.

The world has lost yet another of the "great ones."

Love,
"Dawn Patrol"

Al Calo

July 29, 2008

Ed was a great friend and co-worker at Demers Bros. Al
Calo of california

robert doyle

July 29, 2008

Semper Fidelis Marine!
Bob Doyle USMC ret.

George Redmond

July 29, 2008

Dear Donna and Mike,

It saddens me to read of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and dedicated so much time and effort to both the Williams League and St. Paul's basketball team. I liked him very much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Respectfully,
Spike Redmond (formerr Williams Leauge and St. Paul's player)

Mike Rzasa

July 29, 2008

Uncle Eddie, you'll be missed. You were a great friend to my dad and our family.
I'll never forget all the years you coached me in baseball and basketball.
You can now join my dad in peace and continue your great friendship.
My thoughts are with Donna and Mike and their families.
I'm glad I spent some time with you last month.
Farewell, Uncle Eddie!

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