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Michael Brzezinski Obituary
October 10, 1954 - July 13, 2025
Michael John Brzezinski, 70, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 in his home. Born October 10, 1954 in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Philip Brzezinski and Elizabeth Finerty Brzezinski. He was a kind and loving brother and uncle who will be deeply missed.
Michael was a proud graduate of NC State University and a devoted Wolfpack fan throughout his life. He worked in computer science before retiring.
He is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Whitcomb and husband, Peter, of Boston, MA; Diane Reese and husband, Ken, of Albuquerque, NM, and Mary Edmonds and husband, Jim, of Hickory, NC; his nephew, Eric Reese; and his nieces, Rachel Reese and Christine Andreozzi and husband, Eric.
In addition to his parents, Joseph Philip Brzezinski and Elizabeth Brzezinski, he is preceded in death by his beloved stepmother, Angela Brzezinski; and his siblings, Catherine Brzezinski, and Joseph Brzezinski Jr.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Meals on Wheels of Catawba County at PO Box 207, Newton, NC 28658.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brzezinski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Jenkins Funeral Home
4081 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
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Tammy Bumgarner
July 23, 2025
So sorry to hear this! Mr. Michael was also so kind when I delivered MOW. Prayers for the family!
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