Michael P. Radzik Jr.

Michael P. Radzik, Jr.
Loving husband, father, and grandfather;
U.S. Navy Vietnam War Veteran

LOWELL -- Michael P. Radzik, Jr., of Lowell, died peacefully October 17, 2011, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, aged 63 years.

He was the beloved husband of Charlene (Robertson) Radzik, with whom he was married for 42 years.

Born in Lowell, September 18, 1948, a son of the late Michael P. Sr. and Mary (Wojcik) Radzik. He received his education in the Lowell school system.

Mr. Radzik enlisted in the U.S Navy on October 18, 1967, serving as a Seabee stationed in Dong Ha, Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Fleet Marine Combat Operations Insignia, and the Combat Action Ribbon. He was Honorably Discharged from active duty on October 2, 1969, and remained a Reservist until October 18, 1973.

Michael was a member of the Walker Rogers VFW Post 662, the Polish American Veterans Club and the Vietnam Veterans of America. He supported and volunteered at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital of Bedford. He was also a member of the Lowell Motor Boat Club for over 30 years.

Upon his return from service, he became associated with the former Compugraphic Corporation (now AGFA) as a computer engineer, where he continued to work for 33 years.

Michael enjoyed boating and fishing, and he was an avid Patriots fan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his cherished grandchildren.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Radzik and his wife, Robin Desmond, and three daughters; Margaret Radzik and her fiancé, Douglas Dussault, Keri Radzik and her fiancé, Robert Aguiar, and Jennifer Radzik and her husband, Dominic Njenga, all of Lowell; two brothers, Peter Radzik and his wife, Lois of Lowell, and Raymond Radzik of Nashua, NH; a sister, Helena (Radzik) MacShane and her husband, Joseph of Chelmsford; a sister-in-law, Marcia Tormey of Ramona, CA; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Robertson of Ramona, CA.

His nine beloved grandchildren; Thomas Radzik, Zachary Dussault, David, Nathan, Michael, Sylvia, Alex, and Corina Aguiar, and Michael Njenga, all of Lowell; several nieces and nephews.

He also leaves his dear friends, Roger and Patricia Snow, and John and RoseMary King, all of Lowell, and John and Diane Monk of Bedford, NH.

The family would like to thank the nurses in the ICU at Lowell General Hospital for their excellent care.

RADZIK -- In Lowell, October 17, 2011. Michael P. Radzik Jr., aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Charlene (Robertson) Radzik. Michael's Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church (Lower Church), on Friday at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.

Arrangements under the direction of MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd., in the Highlands, Lowell. Funeral Directors, Frederick W. Healy and Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. For condolences, please visit Mr. Radzik's memorial page at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.