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John Alan Wienczkowski, age 62, of Millcreek, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born in Erie on August 8, 1961 a son of the late Robert and Charlotte Knoebel Wienczkowski.
John was a 1979 graduate of McDowell High School and went on to serve our country in the United States Navy.
He was a talented drywall hanger for over 40 years and most recently had worked for Advanced Finishing Systems.
He loved golfing, gardening, fishing and bowling. John was a life member of the St. Francis Ushers Club and was a member for the Millcreek American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Charles and Theresa Knoebel; Paternal grandparents Edward and Anna Wienczkowski; three brothers: Michael, Gary, and Mark Wienczkowski; and a sister Lisa McCain.
John is survived by his son Yosh Wienczkowski of Albion; two brothers: Jim and Daniel (Diane) Wienczkowski; four sisters: Theresa (Jim) Grasinger; Susan (Mike) Ross; Carrie (Charlie) Gardner; and Ann (Jeff) Markham; a brother in law Mark McCain; many nieces and nephews; and his fur kitties Willie and Dora.
Friends are invited to call on the family on Tuesday August 22nd from 11am until the time of the service at 12:30pm at Burton Quinn Scott, Cremation and Funeral Services, West Ridge, 3801 West 26th St.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3801 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16506
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