John Wirtz Obituary

{M3}WORCESTER Wirtz, John S. {M1}WIRTZ, John "Jack" S._Age 66 of Fox Hollow Road, Worcester, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in UMASS Medical Center. He leaves his beloved wife of 39 years, Almut (Birk) Wirtz; a son, Steven Wirtz and his wife Jaquelyn Bernuy of California; two daughters, Kristina Wirtz & her husband Edward Eckel of Michigan & Monika Wirtz of Boston; a grand daughter, Yasmin Eckel of Michigan and a brother, Richard Wirtz of Nevada. Jack was born in New Jersey, son of the late, Bertha (Kiziukiewicz) Wirtz and has lived in Rochester New York for many years. Memorial services and burial are private. The family has entrusted the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St. Worcester. In lieu of flowers donations be made in Jack's name to the Nature Conservancy, 1445 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203 Ref# 10497838 or by phone 1-800-628-6860

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 4, 2007.

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Scott Wagner

February 5, 2007

Hello,

My condolences on Jack's passing. He was an esteemed friend, colleague, and "sparring partner" at ABDick / Itek.

I learned a lot from Jack, and I greatly enjoyed working with him. Our discussions and debates were wide-ranging, and I always marvelled at his wit and intelligence.

Scott Wagner, Deb Bower, and family
Rochester, NY

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