Edward P. Nyerick Sr.

Nyerick, Edward P. Sr. Edward P. Nyerick Sr., of Southington, beloved husband of Laurel (Jablonski) Nyerick for 54 years died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2008) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Forestville, on June 29, 1925, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Lis) Nyerick he lived in Southington since 1959. He received a B.S. degree in elementary education from Willimantic State Teachers College (now Eastern Connecticut State University), an M.S. degree in science and an M.S. degree in counseling from Central Connecticut State University. He attended summer science courses at Rutgers University, New Jersey and Rhode Island College of Education which were funded by the National Science Foundation. He was employed by the Southington Public Schools for 32 years, first as an elementary teacher and then as one of Southington's earliest elementary school Guidance Counselors. He was a member of the Eddie Zavaski polka orchestra of Rocky Hill. The band appeared on radio, T.V., and made several recordings. Many of his weekends were spent traveling with the band throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Long Island. Upon retirement he donated his bass fiddle to Bristol Eastern High School for its music program. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Southington where he served as a member of the Parish Council, church reader, and collector for many years. He and Laurel enjoyed their trips to Switzerland, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, and the Caribbean Islands. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of playing table poker and he was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four devoted sons, Stephen Nyerick of Plantsville, Carl and his wife Sasheen of Las Vegas, NV, Edward, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Southington, and Scott of Warminster, PA. He was a special Dziadzi to eight cherished grandchildren, Jared, Evan, Emily, Jessica, Natalie, Olivia, Nicole, and Valerie. He is survived by his brother Harry of Southington and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, his twin brother Chester, Stephen, Aloysius, Frank and two sisters, Pauline Marnalse and Mary Smith. Funeral services will be held Friday October 24, at 9 a.m. from Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home, 975 South Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday (TODAY) from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Immaculata Women's Club Scholarship Fund, 130 Summer Street, Southington, CT. For online guest book and directions please visit www. Legacy.com