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1926

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2019

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JOSEPH WIECHA Obituary

WIECHA--Dr. Joseph A., a linguist and educator, and developer of the Wiecha Progressive-Reflex method of teaching foreign languages, died on April 29 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Wiecha was born on September 20, 1926 in Chorzow, Poland. He served as an officer in the 2nd Polish Corps of the British VIII Army, 1944-1947, and was decorated with the Bronze Polish Army Medal, the British Defense medal, the French Star, and the Star of Italy. Dr. Wiecha was an instructor of German at New York University, and a lecturer in German and humanities at Harvard University. At SUNY Oswego, he was Department Chairman of Germanic and Slavic languages and literature, and a Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus. Joseph A. Wiecha is survived by three sons, John Moore of Wellesley Massachusetts; Charles Francis of Hastings on Hudson, NY; Joseph Damian Moore of Montreal; and five grandchildren. His wife of 57 years, Mary Ellen Moore, passed away in 2010 at their home in Marathon, Florida.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 16, 2019.

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Sara Beth Hocutt

January 26, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Wiecha family...I had the honor of working as a student secretary for Dr. Wiecha at SUNY Oswego in the early 1990´s...he was my hero...love and peace to his remaining family.

Sarge Sorrentino

January 3, 2022

Dr. Wiecha was the most influential person in my college studies and my professional career as a Foreign Languages teacher. He was the most dynamic and enthusiastic teacher and person I have ever known. This world needs more people like him. Sarge Sorrentino, grateful former student at SUNY Oswego.

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