Andrezej Lankosz

Andrezej Kswarey Lankosz of Wilmington, NC passed away September 15, 2022 at the age of 75. He was known to his family and friends as Yendric, a Polish given name. He was born April 4, 1947 in Maddiston, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was the son of Adam Romuald Lankosz of Zakopane, Poland and Isabella Maxwell McLay Lankosz of Maddiston, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was proud of his Polish and Scottish heritage. At the age of 10, he emigrated from Scotland and settled in Southeast Washington, D.C. Later moving to Northern Virginia and then to Wilmington, NC.

Yendric was a Vietnam War veteran, serving with the United States Army. Upon completion of his active military duty, he continued in civilian service as a Budget Analyst for the Department of Defense. He was proud of his military service and a lifetime member of the DAV and VFW.

Yendric was a devoted father and loved his Breeze. Family was central to who he was and his most loved role was keeper of the family. Family often gathered at his home for holidays, celebrations, and Redskins games. He took great joy in taking his family on vacations and outings like Ocean City, MD, annual Scottish Highland Games, sightseeing in Washington D.C. and the Blue Ridge mountains to name a few.

Yendric had the ability to make any situation just a little more interesting simply with his smile. It was bright with a slight hint of a mischievous nature. You couldn't stop yourself from smiling with him. Everyone knew when Yendric had arrived at the party. His antics could cause you to laugh till your side hurts or want to hide from embarrassment. Especially if you were one of his daughters. He was the fun Uncle and Grandfather. 

He had a very generous heart, a gift giver. Yendric's generosity shone through in his contributions and service to various veterans, charities, churches, and nonprofit organizations. 

Among his survivors are his spouse, Barbara Lankosz of 51 years; his children Audrey Foster (Wayne Jr.), Michele Rounds (Terry), and Laurie Lankosz; his grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Alyssa, Ross and Ian; great grandchild Eleanor "Ellie"; his sibling Teresa “Charmaine” Cherry Mack (Joseph) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Adam and Isabella Lankosz, and siblings James Marion “Masher” Lankosz, Tamara Jane Mabini, and Romuald “Romek” Lankosz. 

A visitation will be held at Andrews Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 on Tuesday September 20th at 2 PM followed by funeral service at the same location at 3 PM.

A graveside service open to the public will be held Wednesday September 21st, promptly at 2 PM in Goldsboro, NC at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery located at 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd., Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Yendric’s wife and daughters offer a heartfelt thank you to the hospice care providers. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. 

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