Merrimack, New Hampshire
1924 - 2010
Leon A. Piechowiak, 85 of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Ipswich, MA died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at the Community Hospice House of Merrimack.
He was born December 10, 1924 in Krakow Poland and was the son of the late John and Helen (Salchevski) Piechowiak. He was raised in Poland and left the country during the German invasion of Eastern Europe.
Mr. Piechowiak served during WWII, with the Polish Naval forces, under command of the British Navy. At the conclusion of the war, in 1945, he immigrated to the United States, never to see his native Poland again. Mr. Piechowiak relocated to Massachusetts where he worked as an aircraft mechanic with National/Pan American Airlines at Logan Airport for many years. He had been a resident of Ipswich, MA since 1968, and moved to Merrimack a year ago to be near family. He enjoyed boating in the Ipswich River and Cape Ann area, and will forever be remembered as a quiet, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Mr. Piechowiak was predeceased by his wife Helen (Piszatowski) on February 25, 2006.
Members of the family include three children and their spouses, Helen & Kevin Fitzgerald of Merrimack, NH, Paula & Gordon Hardy, II of Hudson, OH, Chester & Cindy Piechowiak of Ormond Beach, FL., and grandchildren and their spouses, Mark & Nicole Fitzgerald, Eric & Krista Fitzgerald, Gordon, III & Alissa Hardy, and Christa & Jason Fettig, Shayne Morris, Spring & Justin Harrison, great grandchildren, Emilie and Joshua Fitzgerald, Tristan & Ashton Harrison and Tyler Cunningham, a sister Apolonia Chucher and family of Poland, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The George R. Rivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Private services are being planned by the family, and burial will be at Cowles Cemetery in Ipswich, MA.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern New England in honor of Joshua’s Angels, 114 Perimeter Road Unit G & H Nashua, NH, 03063 or the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road Merrimack, NH 03054.
For more info, or to sign an on-line guestbook go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com.
We are very sorry for your loss. Our warmest condolences to you and
your family.
Apolonia Chucher with children: Helena Kania, Jadwiga Orlich, Maria Malinowska and grandchildren: Tomek Kania, Danuta Malinowska, Agnieszka Chucher, Jakub Chucher, Monika Wierzbowska, Daniel Malinowski
Monika Wierzbowska
January 13, 2010
Leon was the brother of my grandfather – Mieczyslaw Piechowiak. There were times when we had a chance to talk to Uncle Leon together on the phone. And there is one of the phone calls that I will always remember. One the earliest, when my grandfather and his brother recalled their childhood and youth talking for more than two hours. In the better world they can cherish their memories as long as they feel like. And their memory lives on in our hearts.
We are very sorry for your loss....
Anna Latos nee Piechowiak
January 11, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy on the passing of Leon.
The Piechowiak Family from Poland,
Piotr Piechowiak (the son of Mieczyslaw, Leon’s Brother) with his wife Renata, daughters and their husbands Anna and Marek Latos, along with Katarzyna and Michal Fira, as well as Jerzy Piechowiak (also the son of Mieczyslaw) with his wife Anna and their children Justyna, Lukasz and Szymon.
Piotr Piechowiak
January 11, 2010
Dearest Helen, Kevin and your families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all in these difficult times.
Remembering Leon and Helen fondly.
With much love,
Kathy Fitzgerald and Jack Waters
Kathleen Fitzgerald
January 11, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this dificult time. Along with the tears of sadness, take a moment and smile and cherish all the wonder times he provide for you. His life was a special gift to you all,
God Bless.
Sue Lesesky
January 10, 2010
Helen, Paula and Chester
Enjoyed visiting with you today. What memories I have of your family! Even before you were born, your Mom and Dad treated me as their son. My earliest memory of 13 Vinton St. in Boston at the age of 4 or 5 yrs. Leon was always ready to share words of wisdom with me as a child. Looking around the room today I couldn't help see the tremendous legacy Leon left. After all, that's what life is all about. God Bless you and your families.
Stan, Juli & Andrew Jasinski
January 10, 2010 | Hollis, NH
Nasze modlitwy sa takze z *Apolonia* jak (poniewaz) *Leon* byl jej brat. *[email protected]*
Helen Fitzgerald
January 10, 2010 | Merrimack, NH
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. You all have many fond memories with him from over the years to keep his spirit alive.
Kelly Ryan
January 10, 2010 | Old Orchard Beach, ME
Dziekuja za wasza wiadomosc. Moja poczta elektronowa jest *[email protected]*. Miec nadzieje (nadzieja) otrzymywac wiadomosc was wkrótce, kochac (milosc) *Helen* *Fitzgerald*
Helen Fitzgerald
January 10, 2010 | Merrimack, NH
