James John "Jim" Gestwicki II

James John "Jim" Gestwicki II, age 71, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on January 29, 1953, he was a son of Patricia (Tomczak) Gestwicki and the late Leon Francis Gestwicki. Jim was a graduate of Gunning Bedford High School. He made his career as a lineman at Delmarva Power for over 40 years until his retirement.
Deep in his faith, Jim was an active member and Lay Leader at St. Georges United Methodist Church. He enjoyed giving back to his community as a volunteer at the Seaman Center of Wilmington; as well as Meals on Wheels and on the Board of Directors of the Historical Society of St. Georges. Jim also was a platelet donor at the Blood Bank of Delaware. An avid outdoorsman, he loved spending his free time in nature and had a passion for animals of all kinds.
In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Gestwicki; and two granddaughters. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Jean (McCaffery) Gestwicki; mother, Patricia Gestwicki; children, Chris Gestwicki (Dani), Philip Gestwicki (Rosanna), and Michele Alexander (Corey); siblings, Duane Gestwicki (Debra), Eileen Hohberger (Dale), and Theresa Yetter (Chuck); eight grandchildren; and many extended family members.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 am until 1 pm on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 1 pm. Interment will be held privately in St. Georges Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to St. Georges United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, St. Georges, DE 19733 or online by clicking here.