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James A. Dyal Funeral Home

303 S. Main Street

Summerville, South Carolina

George Lijewski Obituary

LIJEWSKI, George George Anthony Lijewski, 75, of Summerville, husband of Elizabeth Alice Gelina Lijewski died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Trident Medical Center. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 12 o'clock at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston. Friends may call at the church from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening. Rosary and prayer vigil to begin at 7:30 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 or the American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403. Mr. Lijewski was born November 10, 1932 in Monitor, Michigan, son of the late Anthony A. Lijewski and Alice Venner Lijewski. He was a graduate of Handy High School, Bay City, Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard for 32 years as a general foreman. He was an extraordinary Eucharist minister. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was avid outdoorsman. His faith was strong, he loved his church. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons and daughters, Tony Lijewski and his wife Lisa of Hanahan, Theresa Palmer and her husband John of Ladson, Joseph Lijewski and his wife Nita of Cross, Rev. Timothy Lijewski of North Augusta, SC and Joan Williams and her husband Mickey of Lawrenceville, Georgia; grandchildren, John Ross Palmer and his wife Katie, Thomas Lijewski, Meghan Lijewski, Ginger Lijewski, Sarah Lijewski, John Paul Williams, Patrick Williams, Mary Williams, Theresa Williams, Brigid Williams and Fredrick Williams; one sister, Betty Tiensivu of Sparta, Michigan; one sister-in-law, Joan Lijewski of Bay City, Michigan. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for George Lijewski

24 Entries

Clay Cranford

July 16, 2008

Was saddened to hear of Red's passing. Worked with him for many years at the shipyard and he was always upbeat/jovial. I'm sure all the guys from Code 2320 will remember him fondly. May God Bless.

Leilani Usry

July 13, 2008

Dear Fr. Tim & Family,
This is a difficult time for you all. My prayers are with you & your family.
Love & God bless you,~leilani

Judy Godb

July 12, 2008

Father Tim, Tony, and family,

I know Fr. Tim and Tony (and his family) and wanted to send my sincere sympathy to you.

A few times I brought the Eucharist to your father at Trident Hospital. This is when I met your father and mother. Then I saw where you got your wonderful caring qualities.

I will be praying for all of you during this loss.

Judy Pye Godbee
Hanahan, SC

Philip (Mingo) Dominguez CNSYD-64

July 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa (Westerman) Sternke

July 11, 2008

Dear Lijewski Family,
My fondest childhood memories are of spending time with your family at the river. Your father always treated me like one of his own and I will cherish that forever. My entire family sends their love and our thoughts are with you.

marion curry

July 11, 2008

sorry i can t make the funeral he was one fine person

Christine Taylor

July 11, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Lijewski was a sweet and wonderful man. I will truely miss him.

Christy Farrell

July 11, 2008

Dear Tim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick, Christy, Blake and Riley Farrell

Employees of Business Systems of S.C.

July 11, 2008

Theresa,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Allen Griffin

July 11, 2008

I will truly miss a wonderful neighbor and friend who always had time and patience for a chat. The jokes and fishing stories were always a joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Elizabeth and family.
Sincerely,

Harry Hodges

July 11, 2008

So sorry to hear about Red's passing. I worked with him in the shipyard for several years. He was always jolly, always ready for a good joke, but was also "down to business". I remember when he caught the huge catfish up on the canal; Red's head got bigger than the fish's due to all the publicity he earned. He would show me rocks and gems that he and his wife would collect from his trips in the North Carolina mountains. He certainly was an avid outdoorsman. May God bless him and his family at these tragic times. He will certainly be missed.

Eddie Rumph

July 11, 2008

Dear family,
My deepest sympathy is with you in this sad time. Strength and faith will help you through this time of sorry.

Rosie Ryan

July 11, 2008

Dear Father Tim,
I just wanted to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the death of your father. Please be assured that you will be rememberd in my prayers.
Love & Prayers,
Rosie Ryan

Your Daughter, Theresa

July 11, 2008

Daddy, I am going to miss you so much.
I Love you!

Elaine Schupp

July 10, 2008

Dear Libby & Kids,

I was sorry to read about the loss of George. He used to carpool with my dad Jack Moore to the shipyard and they'd swap fishing stories. I remember some years back when that picture of George with a huge catfish was in the paper and I wished my dad could see it.

And what fond memories I have of babysitting your children in my high school years. What a wonderful family you have and I know you are a comfort to one another at this sad time in your lives.

In deepest sympathy,
Elaine Moore Schupp

Renee Legette

July 10, 2008

Theresa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know everything you are going through and is very painful, but now your dad is in a peaceful place with no pain and no worries.
You are in my thoughts.
Love to all of you at this time.

Larry Locklair

July 10, 2008

To the Lijewski Family,
I worked with Red in the shipyard and I'm sure he will be missed by many people. He was always good to me and helped me when I needed help. May God bless and keep him.
Larry

RONNIE COHORST

July 10, 2008

IM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF GEORGE ,I KNEW HIM IN THE NAVYYARD,HE WAS A GREAT GUY .

Mechelle Scofield

July 10, 2008

Dear Lijewski Family,

I met you in the ICU waiting room just the other day. I thought you all were the most amazing and strong family I have seen in years. Not only were you there for your father, you took time to assure me of my family members well being. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of need. Your Faith is strong, hold on to it. May God bless you and keep you close

Ron and Ruth Falter

July 10, 2008

Elizabeth,
You are in our prayers in this time of great loss and sorrow. May the peace and hope that Christ gives us be strength for you now and always.

April Bolin

July 10, 2008

Tim and Elizabeth and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all.

April

Helen Clawson

July 10, 2008

Tim,
Bob and I send our deepest sympathies to you, your Mother and the rest of your family.
Our love and prayers are with you and all of the Lijewskis.

Helen
Clawson

The MacBay's

July 10, 2008

Peace be with you, Mr. George. Condolences to the family.

John Chapman

July 10, 2008

I ran into "Red" a couple of times after the shipyard. He was as happy as ever! He was truely a good guy.
In 1995 his son was the priest at my daughters marriage.
Red rest in peace and good fishing.

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