BORN

1935

DIED

2013

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Benjamin Sowinski Obituary

Benjamin Sowinski

Benjamin T. Sowinski, 77, of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly on Monday, August 19, 2013.

Benny was born in Wilmington, DE on September 26, 1935 to the late Benjamin W. and Helen (Roumanski) Sowinski. He joined the United States Marine Corps on December 4, 1953, serving his country in the Korean War. He married his sweetheart, Mary Ann (Rubel) on April 19, 1958. In December of 1958, Benny joined the Wilmington Fire Department, serving for 21 years and retiring in 1979 as a Lieutenant. He was a member of the IAFF L1590, Korean War Veterans Association, American Legion and Polish Falcons.

Benny is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; his children, Michael (Monika), Mary Ann Cael (Joseph), Thomas (Eva), Anthony (Christine) and Lorraine Skomorucha (Stephen); his grandchildren, Mikie, Nina, Joey, Tommy, Jack, Andrew, Shannon, Stephen, Nathan and Evan; and his brother, Edward Hedrick (Joanne).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4th Street and Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington on Tuesday, August 27 at 9:15 am. Burial will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Visitation will be held at the Doherty Funeral Home, 1900 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington on Monday, August 26 from 6-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Benny may be sent to the Clarence Fraim Senior Center, 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805.

To send condolences, visit:

www.dohertyfh.com

302-652-6811

Published by The News Journal from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2013.
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Never assigned under his command,but always had a great time when I was detailed or working OT with him.
God bless him and his family.
JACK TRZCINSKI

August 25, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of ben's passing. He was a good man and good firefighter. God bless the sowinski family.

Doug Rifenburgh

August 24, 2013

My sympathy to you Mary Ann and family. I'm sorry I cannot be there for you. Sending you my prayerful support. Peace.
Sister Alexander Siegel

Sister Alexander Siegel

August 24, 2013

Mr. Sowinski will be miss dearly. His big smile and the way he was so very nice to me was a so appreciated and a pleasure to have known him. All our love and support to maryann and her family..

Kathy Hellstern

August 23, 2013

Our condolences to the family on Benny's passing. My husband and I knew him from Chestnut Street Cafe. May he Rest in Peace.

Patty and Guido Padovani

August 23, 2013

My condolences to the family on Benny's passing. Knew him from when he used to come into Chestnut Street Cafe. Mr. Rizzo and Franny will surely watch over him.

August 23, 2013

I will always remember Ben fondly. Every time Ben came into the Fraim Center he had a smile and a kind word. I enjoyed getting to know Ben and I will miss him. My deepest condolences to the family.

Nicole Schmid

August 23, 2013

Uncle Benny, thanks for all the great memories that you gave us as our families grew up together. We love you and you will be greatly missed. Our hearts are heavy right now but we know you are in Heaven having a great time with Mom and Dad right now. Love you. Henry, Elaine, and Dylan

August 22, 2013

We love you and miss you Dad.
Love, Tony, Chrissy, Jack & Andrew xoxo

August 21, 2013

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