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John Ozimek Obituary
John H. Jack Ozimek Jr., 59, of Bethlehem, died Monday, March 22, 2004, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Hattiesburg, Miss., he was a son of the late Elizabeth (Keller) Ozimek and John H. Ozimek Sr. Jack is survived by his wife, Deborah A (Bolton) Ozimek of Bethlehem. Jack retired from the Information Services Dept. of Bethlehem Steel Corp. and later worked as an information services consultant. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Jack was a former member of Silver Creek Country Club. Survivors: Wife; son, Jonathan E. of Northampton; daughter, Dyana B. Huch of Bethlehem; brother, Jeffrey M. of Eatontown, N.J.; stepsisters, Linda Zug in Massachusetts, Deborah Morrison of Wilmington, Del.; stepmother, Irene Ozimek of Wilmington; grandchildren, Tyler John, Morgan and Allyson. He was predeceased by a stepbrother, Daniel Morrison. Services: Noon Thursday, Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Call 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. Contributions: Rocco Calvo Scholarship Fund, Moravian College.
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Jeff Ozimek
April 23, 2004
March 25, 2004
As Father Reid said, and as my wife explained to me, we are here together on a day of Love. I am overwhelmed by how many came here today. Thank you all for coming to say goodbye to our dear brother, husband, father, grandfather, cousin, nephew, uncle and good friend, Jack. As kids, I looked up to my big brother. He was my hero and idol, he could do no wrong. What I learned from him shaped my life. I guess he occasionally did something wrong, but even that taught me a lesson. It taught me never to do something my parents believed was wrong, for I saw the consequences when big brother Jack crossed our parents. I learned the value of doing the right thing.
Growing up, he was smart in school, and athletic as a wrestler and lifeguard, and some might say as a golfer. My hero had seemed to master it all, the physical and intellectual parts of life. I recall him coming home from college one day with a giant piece of paper that plotted the orbits of the planets, to scale! A real accomplishment, considering the state of computing in the late 60’s. As we matured into young men, and I grew taller than him, I had to look down at him while I was looking up to him. I often teased him that I got the looks and brains in the family. He knew better, but only ever smiled and reminded me that he got the personality. He’s right. I am the shy one, and it always amazed me how my brother could make friends everywhere. As a young man he had more girlfriends than I could count, and I actually tried counting once. Then he met Debbie, the love of his life. He always seemed to make friends, and not enemies. Not only did he make friends, but he believed in the true meaning of friendship. He was always there to help anyone. Many times he spent his Saturdays and Sundays taking me back and forth to Ft. Dix. We shared an interest in cars and science. For a while we both had the same little British sports cars. He still had his, with the gearshift knob I made for him. We watched the first lunar landing together. Jack and I occasionally talked about his dreams of what he wanted to do when he really retired. He wanted to drive around this wonderful nation of ours and experience its beauty. I suspect he never would have done it. Jack was always putting it off because there were things he needed to do for others.
He raised a family of loving, caring, wonderful people. His children’s lives and homes are better from what he did for them. He would always do whatever a friend in need asked of him. In dying, he is still giving unselfishly. Right now Jack has given parts of himself as a gift of life to several less fortunate souls. Perhaps he was taken from us so quickly and so young because God needed a new deck for his house, and our Dad needed Jack’s help. …or maybe they just wanted to yell at each other again… For some reason, I think he’ll be trying to teach the angels some new carpentry skills.
In this crazy mixed up world there are many supposed heroes. Too many people have rather questionable idols and heroes. Yet there is one grossly overlooked group of heroes in the world, that of the everyday person. Those who strive day after day to make the world a little better. Jack was one of those heroes. Giving of himself unselfishly to others. In my book, and I believe in God’s eyes, those are the real heroes. The world has lost one of those heroes now, and the world is better off because of what Jack has done. Jack, you are, and always will be my hero.
Jack, say “HI!” to our Mom and Dad. Right now you are probably reminiscing with them about those days with family at our grandparent’s country farm. Rest well my hero; you deserve it. Always know you will live forever in the hearts and souls of those you have touched here on earth.
We all will miss you. I love you. Good-bye Jack…
Frank Huch
April 12, 2004
I now know that getting yelled at during my woodworking inabilities was Jack's way of saying how much he loved me. He cared for every one he came across, not always in the same manner. I miss him more and more every day. When ever I watch golf or look at my(his) tools, I think of him. He will forever have a place in my heart. I feel that part of my heart whenever I see my son(his grandson-Tyler) smile.
I Love You Jack,
Debbie Ozimek
April 7, 2004
Our family would like to thank everyone for all your wonderful stories you had about Jack. It helped us all get through the pain and keep us strong.
Thank you again.
Love to all
Debbie, Jonathan, and Dyana
nick rozsman
April 5, 2004
Debbie: Mev and I were so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. It's been many years since we have all been together, but i always counted Jack as one of my close friends. He , Roy Blose and I had a great time driving across country in '71 when I went on active duty in Calif. You have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed.
Francis
April 3, 2004
To Debbie and the rest of Jack's family. I worked with Jack, or "Hipper" as we called him, at the BSCO 8th Avenue building. Jack was one of many good friends from that old 8th Avenue family. I knew him well, not only from work, but from the Friday night golf league at Bethlehem Municipal. I apologize for missing the viewing and funeral, but I heard about Jack's death afterwards. I'm glad to have this opportunity, to pay my respects to an old friend. God Bless you all, Sam.
Eileen Spengler (Keyes)
March 29, 2004
Ozimek family,
It brings great sadness for me to hear about Jack. I had worked at the 8th Ave. building and Jack had given me a great deal of advice and guidance. He is a person I would come to admire and look up to. I will truly miss him...
With deepest sympathy,
Lesley Miller
March 27, 2004
Jack....it was just yesterday that we laughed and walked the halls of High School! I value your friendship and will always think of you with a smile on my face.
Paula Burke
March 25, 2004
Debbie, back in the day when Jack was my manager, he let it slip that he was color blind. Our team would tease him about his socks not matching (but he gave you credit for keeping them matched in his drawer).
Jim and I hold you and your family in our thoughts.
Cindy Llewellyn
March 25, 2004
Dear Debbie & Family,
We just wanted to send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Jack for several years at 8th Avenue and always enjoyed working with him. He will surely be missed.
God Bless,
Cindy(Zoltack), Dale and Jeremy Llewellyn
Al Fischer
March 25, 2004
My condolences to Deb and family.
Jeff Goodling
March 24, 2004
Jack,
We'll turn your coffee mug over for the final time. I'll miss you.
Jeff
Harry Schlegel
March 24, 2004
Debbie:
Jack was a really great guy and he will be truly missed by all.
Harry...
ED & MARIAN KRAMER
March 24, 2004
HEART FELT SYMPATHY.
Douglas Yochum
March 24, 2004
Jack was one of my earliest childhood friends as I grew up one block away from his house. We went to the same schools together for 12 years (Fairview, Nitschman, Liberty). Some of my best early memories were the times we spent together at his house in Cub Scouts where his mother was our Scout Den Mother. The last time I saw Jack was at our 40th high school reunion which was a great sucess due in large part to Jack's outstanding leadership. He will be missed by many and I offer my deepest sympathy. I regret that I cannot do so in person as I am babysitting my 3 grandchildren out of state.
Greg and Sandy Thomas
March 24, 2004
Debbie, Jonathan, Dyana, and family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss of Jack. He was a dear friend to us as you all are. Our love and prayers are with you as you grieve and always.
Greg Thomas
March 24, 2004
Jack - I remember when I first met you when you drove your TR up to our house in Wildwood Crest to see my cousin Nancy in 1964. My thoughts were "How could they give a license to this little kid?" When we later worked together at the Steel, I came to know what a "big kid" you really were. I love you and I will miss you on this Earth. Please hold a slot for me in the early tee-time with Ed.
Tom Garrity
March 24, 2004
Jack aka 'Hipper' was a great friend and boss at BSCO. This is sad day for the BSCO 8th Ave alumni.
joanne miller
March 24, 2004
to my friend jack:
i will surely miss you,and i thank you for all your kindness.
to debbie, john and dyana: you are such a close family-jack went to heaven knowing he was loved..
Jane Sabo
March 24, 2004
Deb,
May God bless you and your family and give you the strength you need to get through this sad time.
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