Peter M. Dzierzak

Peter M. Dzierzak obituary, Bluffton, SC

Peter M. Dzierzak

Peter Dzierzak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton and Low Country Memorial Gardens on Aug. 14, 2023.

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Peter "Pete" M. Dzierzak, 73, of Bluffton, SC passed away on August 10, 2023.
He was born to the late John S. and Julia (Tyburc) on October 5, 1949 in Danvers, Massachusetts. Peter proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Peter played all types of sports during his younger years. He was drafted by the New York Mets after high school, in the late 1960s. Pete spent Spring training catching for Nolan Ryan, before he was released. He was the President of the Polish Club in Danvers, MA for 12 years. Pete was a proud member of the Elks in Beverly, MA for 55 years. He spent the majority of his working career as a truck driver.
Pete married Diane (Turcotte) Gruntkosky at Las Vegas, NV on May 9, 2005. Together, they moved to Sun City (SC) in 2021 so they could enjoy the beautiful weather and Pete could play golf.
Survivors include: wife, Diane Gruntkosky; three children, Brad Dzierzak (Leigh) and their children Macyn and Preston; Patrick Dzierzak (Erin) and their children John and Ryan; and Jeff Dzierzak; seven siblings, Lorraine Albiero, Theresa Diorio, Victor Dzierzak (Priscilla) Patricia Zelano (Rocky), Joann Newman (Henry) Raymond Dzierzak (Ellie), Robert "Butch" Dzierzak (Debbie); two step-children, Jason Gruntkosky and Toby Gruntkosky (Lisa); brother-in-law, Dean Turcotte (Annette); numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Peter was a "gentle giant" and will be remember for his kindness, thoughtfulness and friendship.
A Celebration of Life and Inurnment (in Massachusetts) will be held at a later date. (Please check Sauls Funeral Home website in the future for additional details.)
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August 18, 2023

Annie Paskievich (Polish Annie) posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2023

Vic &Priscilla posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2023

Peter Carter posted to the memorial.

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Annie Paskievich (Polish Annie)

August 18, 2023

I´m am so sorry to learn of Peter´s passing. No words can truly express how my heart aches for you and the family. I have great memories of the wonderful times spent with Pete
From helping run the Polish picnics at the club to our successful March of Dimes dance that sent him on TV to present check from the club!
Rest in peace my friend ......

Vic &Priscilla

August 17, 2023

Dear Diane,
We want you to know we will miss and always remember the good times we spent with you and Pete. We will keep Pete in our thoughts and prayers. Will be there for you whenever you need us. All our Love Vic & Priscilla

Peter Carter

August 16, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy. Our prayers are with you!

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