John Pawlyk Obituary
He worked for United Illuminating for over 25 years before his retirement. John enjoyed golf and gardening. He was a longtime and loyal Dallas Cowboys and NY Mets fan and he enjoyed collecting baseball and football cards as well as rare coins. John also enjoyed taking trips to Mohegan Sun. He loved a good meal, especially pizza and meatballs. John was known for his Fourth of July fireworks display.
He is the beloved father of Dr. Aaron C. Pawlyk and his wife Shyrie Edmonson and Rachel Helen Pawlyk and her husband Jay Marlin. He is also survived by his girlfriend Nancy Goodwin, his brother Donald Pawlyk, sister-in-law RuthAnn Pawlyk, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Jordan Elizabeth Schofield, and by a brother, David Pawlyk.
Friends may greet the family at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth Street, Derby, on Friday from 4 to 7 PM. On Saturday guests are invited directly to a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Shelton at 10 AM. His entombment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Online condolences can be offered at www.riverviewfh.com
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Michael Arnone Calabash NC
November 23, 2024
I am sorry to hear of John´s passing. JP was a funny guy and a pleasure to work with. We had a private joke about "Mr Softee" that we would always laugh about. I extend my condolences to his loved ones.
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Kevin Buchanan
November 21, 2024
RIP John and condolences to your family and friends. We shared a lot of laughs at UI for sure..it was a pleasure knowing you .
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