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John Wasik Obituary
He was born June 13, 1916, in West Rutland, the son of Andrew and Mary (Swierczek) Wasik.
Mr. Wasik attended St. Stanislaus Kostka School and received an honorary West Rutland High School diploma for veterans. He was employed as a plumber for Randall Co. and was on the Vermont State Plumbing board for many years.
John was married on October 9, 1948, to Stella M. Jaskot. Stella died in April 1995 at age 74.
Mr. Wasik enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and spent four years in Trinidad, Panama, the European Front and the Battle of the Bulge. He was in the 84th infantry, Railsplitters Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Mr. Wasik was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, a lifetime member of the West Rutland American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club and the Polish American Club.
John enjoyed his plumbing work and often did plumbing for friends and relatives until he was 90. He enjoyed gardening. He loved telling of his escapades during World War II and spoke in history classes at Rutland High School. He enjoyed dancing during his younger years. John was a lifelong Red Sox fan.
He is survived by a brother, Joseph A. Wassick of Bennington; three daughters, Julianna W. Abatiell and her husband Peter R. Abatiell II of Rutland, Irene F. Glennon and her husband Patrick of Salem, Va., and Lorraine J. Frey and her husband Alan of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; grandsons, Peter R. Abatiell III and wife Stephanie Marcy of Rutland Town, Michael A. Frey of Washington, D.C., Dr. Andrew J. Abatiell and wife Rana Jiddou of Detroit, Stephen M. Abatiell of Foresta, Calif., and Dr. David P. Frey of Seattle, Wash.; one great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace Abatiell of Detroit; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings, Josephine Wasik Reczek, Stephen Wassick and Mary Wasik Plizga.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mullin-Clifford Funeral Home in West Rutland.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland. Officiating will be Rev. Vincent Coppola, pastor.
Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to West Rutland American Legion for scholarships or to the West Rutland Historical Society.
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July 2, 2013
Julie & family,
Sending our sincere condolences. John was a wonderful man, one of a kind. Rest in peace, John.
Helen Clark; Patty & Frank Miglorie
Edenton, NC
Tom LaFond
June 26, 2013
On behalf of Post 87 we send our heartfelt feelings. John was a pillar of Post 87 from the day he joined. He gave hundreds of hour to the Post and its members most times wanting nothing and asking nothing. I am honored to have known him and his comrades also passed. They not only could lead but did so with calmness and class. In each passing our Post Town and Country grows shorter on a resourse we can not replace. Thank You for sharing this fine man with us,
Ronald Kantorski
June 25, 2013
Sorry for the loos of your father. He was a great man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 25, 2013
julie,irene,lorraine,
very sorry for the loss of your dad. my mom so enjoyed him. i remember them laughing together when he was trying to do a job.MY deepest sympathy.
alicia glodzik graves
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Bill Rotax
June 25, 2013
Julie, if this is the same Julie Wasik I met years ago from the dance group, on the lawn of Tarry Ho Motel in charlotte, Vt with the big palemeno horse, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I know it has been years since we've connected. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Bill Rotax, MAEd.
Syracuse, NY (formerly of North Ferrisburg, Vermont)
Marie C. Glodzik Keenan
June 24, 2013
Julie, Irene, Lorry...so sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful man who was a Godsend to my mom...my dear husband, Pat, died Sunday so am unable to attend his celebration of life. Pat loved listening to his stories which now they can share in heaven!
June 24, 2013
Julie and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
~Jeanne Raiche
June 24, 2013
Julie, Irene and Family,
Your dad lived a long and good life and added to the lives of others. I remember him fondly. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Anne Marie Gorman
June 24, 2013
Julie and family,
We are all very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you during this difficult time.
~The RRMC Progressive Care Unit team~
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