Name: Visitation for Anthony S. Wojcik
Start: 2019-04-15T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

Anthony S. Wojcik

Okemos - Dr. Anthony S. "Tony" Wojcik, age 73, of Okemos, MI, passed away on April 12, 2019. Loving husband of Paula Wojcik (née Valaitis), father of Dr. Laura Wojcik and Jeffrey (Erika) Wojcik, and grandfather of Allison and Julia Wojcik. He is also survived by his brother Thomas (Marilyn) Wojcik, brothers-in-law Dr. Joseph (Carol) Valaitis and Robert (Sandra) Valaitis, nephews David Wojcik, Craig Wojcik, and Dr. Jay Valaitis, and niece Amy Valaitis.

Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 18, 1945, to Casimir and Elizabeth (Hudak) Wojcik. He received his BS (1967) and MS (1968) degrees in Mathematics and his PhD in Computer Science (1971) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the faculty of the Department of Computer Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1971 and served as Chair from 1978 through 1984. Tony joined the Department of Computer Science at Michigan State University as Professor and Chair in January 1986. He served as Department Chair until August 1995, was Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies for the College of Engineering from July 1998 through June 2002, and was Director of the MSU CyberSecurity Initiative from August 2002 to December 2005. Tony joined the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at MSU in October 2005 as Assistant Vice President for Research Planning. He retired from MSU in 2007 after twenty-two years of leadership and dedicated service. In addition to his academic appointments, Tony was a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories and was affiliated with Argonne National Laboratory as a Resident Associate for many years.

Special thanks and deepest appreciation to the caregivers and staff members of Red Cedar Oncology, Sparrow Home Hospice, and Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 15 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at St. John Church and Student Center, 327 MAC Avenue, East Lansing, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Anthony S. Wojcik Memorial Scholarship Fund, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering (Allocation #A30492), and may be mailed to University Advancement, Michigan State University, Spartan Way, 535 Chestnut Road, Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2019.

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Nagendra Cherukupalli

November 21, 2023

omg! I am shocked to see of his passing 4+ years later. He was my prof at IIT and my advisor during my PhD tenure between 1983-85. Just came across this news and was saddened by it. The least I could do was to express my gratitude to the wonderful teacher he was, and a superb person. I am sure he is resting in peace. With respects - Nagendra Srinivas Cherukupalli

John Rhoads

July 30, 2019

I hadn't seen nor heard from Tony & Paula for years. Tony was my best man for my wedding back May 1968. We were very close starting in 5th grade at St. Daniel the Prophet grammar school + as couples we'd get together with the Majewskis nearly once per month. Tony was 1 1/2 months younger than I. I found out of his passing by Googling names and shocked to see an obit notice.
He had an early fascination with binary systems, always an excellent student, decent musician (French horn) in band, easy going, good listener, superb friend!

Cookie Ruggiero

May 1, 2019

My Dear Wojcik Family,
A lot of years have passed but Dr. Wojcik, Tony
was a very dear friend and Chairman in the CS Dept. I send my deepest sympathies, love and friendship to you all. A Wonderful and very dear person.

Daniel Costello

April 22, 2019

Sad to hear about Tony. I hadn't seen him for years, but I have fond memories of him from our IIT days in the 70s and 80s. A wonderful person!

Mary Mroz

April 16, 2019

I worked in the College of Engineering as staff during the time Anthony he was Associate Dean. He was a very nice and friendly person. I am sorry for your loss.

Z L

April 15, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

April 13, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Wojcik Family. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you comfort during this difficult time. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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