Edward J. Janoski

1917-2014 Edward J. Janoski Edward J. Janoski of Havertown passed away November 14, 2014 at the age of 97. Son of the late John and Katherine Janoski and brother of the late John C. Janoski. Survivors: Wife, Anna (nee Hasyn) Janoski. Children: Joanne (Walter) Sarkees, Edward (Jennifer) Janoski, John (Sandra) Janowski, and Christine (William) Risko. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Edward grew up in Philadelphia near north Broad Street and as a young boy worked in the city with his father, a plasterer. He met and married his wife of 74 years, Anna, raised a family in the Mt. Airy area of Philadelphia and then in Havertown, Delaware County, where he resided for the last 53 years. From an early age Edward had a keen interest in science which he pursued after proudly graduating from St. Joseph's University in 1941 with a B.A. in Chemistry. He also earned a Master of Science from the University of Delaware where he continued doctoral courses. He enjoyed a career of 36 years in charge of research at Sun Oil where he held numerous patents before retiring in 1985. Subsequently, he became Director of Biomedical Research with Hylunia, a therapeutic skin care company and lectured in Canada and California. He was a lifetime member of the American Chemical Society. Edward developed a strong interest in health and healing and spent long hours talking with friends and family about medicine. In his later years, Edward enjoyed trips with his family to the South Bethany Delaware beach, gardening, auto engine and body repair, viewing old western movies and playing computer games. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday after 9:30a.m. in the church of Annunciation B.V.M., Brookline Blvd., Havertown followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30a.m. Interment: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Annunciation Sanctuary Guild, 410 Sagamore Rd., Havertown PA 19083.