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1940
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Edward Pienkowski Obituary
Edward Henryk Pienkowski, 75 of Endwell passed away peacefully with his family by his side June 7, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Henryk and Czeslawa Pienkowski of Poland. He is survived by his loving wife, Zanna; daughter and son-in-law Marta and Bryan Durkin; and grandchildren, Tristan Edward, Hudson Overand and Kasper Henryk. Edward was born in Nazi ridden Warsaw, Poland in 1940. He went on to study engineering and served in the Polish Army. He later began his own business named after his daughter, making baby carriages distributed throughout Poland. In 1981, he fled Poland and sought political asylum in Austria with his family and immigrated to the USA in 1982. He worked as a mechanical engineer at Universal Instruments for 20 years before retiring. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, inseparable from his wife; and true friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed boating, music, entertaining with friends. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday June 14th at 6:00 pm at The Church of the Holy Family 3600 Phyllis St. Endwell. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until time of service at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.
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Rudy and Marush
June 6, 2025
You are always in our hearts Eddy..
RIP
Janusz and Magda H
June 7, 2024
Edward, you unforgettable legend ..thinking of you and your beautiful family ...
Rudy and Marush
June 6, 2024
Remembering you Eddy and your love one today and always.. RIP
Rudy and Marush
Peter Podolak
June 7, 2023
Anniversary for Eddy to remember. Always thinking about him having always good time. Rest in Peace Edy. Your friends, Peter and Marika Podolak
Rudy and Marush ADAMEC
June 6, 2023
Eddy we never forgotten the time we spent together with You and Zanna.
Can't believe that is 7 years already
RIP
Rudy and Marush
Rudy and Marush ADAMEC
June 6, 2022
Edward will be always reminded in our good memories..he was great friend with Zanna to us..
RiP
Rudy and Marush
Lou Zemek
January 29, 2021
I met Ed when Stanley J introduced me to him in the engineering “trailer”. I taught Ed English lessons and shared many laughs with him as we both stumbled around on our mutual languages. I left Universal a short time later and moved to Mississippi but have often thought of Ed. I am saddened to learn of his passing. May the one true God of the universe keep you heart and minds as you move ever forward.
Rudy and Marus ADAMEC
June 7, 2020
Edu you are in our heart's forever.. And we missing our "old good times" with you and Zanna..
RIP
Peter Podolak
June 6, 2020
Eddy you are still missed after all these years. Zanka he was our very good friend and you too. We pray for Eddy.
Joe Zvolensky
June 6, 2020
Zanna, hoping this finds you well as we remember and reflect on memories of Ed.
I was fortunate to know Ed and to experience his gentle way, his soft demeanor,
his openness, his genuine character. Such a interesting man who left a memory in my heart. May Gods love continue to shine over Ed in his eternal place.
Magda Janusz Doniewski
December 26, 2016
Dearest annka, Martusiu...
Just now we found your phone in our old address book and Janusz had a dream of Edward and you, then he called ....
We are so deeply touched by this news..
Our hearts with you...
Please call us..757-222-0538
With our love
Magdah&Janusz
Walt Webster
July 9, 2016
Dear Zanna, I just want to say that I was so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. Eddie and you always made Jamie and I feel so welcome at your 2nd home at Hideaway. I miss those good times with both of you. Love you always. Walt (Buck ) Webster.
Happy Times With UKE BUMS
Peter Solecky
July 6, 2016
To My Friend Eddy
Eddy you were a great friend to me. I especially loved our late evening conversations at the lake where we solved the world problems, personal issues and relationship issues. You taught me that friendship is like a precious flower you have to nurture it and always take care of it so it grows and blossoms. You sure did that for me and I in return for you. You were a very special person. You had an aura about you that was very unique and calming. One always felt special when you were around. You could feel the love. Yes to me you were the perfect diplomat; distinguished, charismatic and a wonderful conversationalist. When you talked we all listened. And oh were you good at getting other people to do your work for you. I especially remember you standing over me while I was barbecuing and telling me "not dry, Petrushka." What a charming person you were and what a wonderful friend. You always had time for me and never never refused anything I asked of you. You loved everyone and were never embarrassed to say so to those you loved even me. Only man I ever knew that was not embarrassed to say I love you to another man. I know your Zanna, Marta, Bryon and especially your grandchildren; Tristan, Hudson and Kasper meant the world to you. How did I know that because that is mostly what you talked about as you so openly showed how much you cherished them. So it is so sad to say good by to you my wonderful diplomatic friend. I know you are in heaven because that is where God sends great people like you. To your strong family that you nurtured so much, I know their overwhelming grief will eventually will turn into pleasant, enduring, wonderful and loving memories that you made with them. You can rest assured I will always be there for them as you were so graciously there for me.
Rest in Peace
I love you!
Your friend,
Petrushka
Lee Stephens
June 19, 2016
To Ed's family,
I worked with Ed for many years in Universal Instruments. I am so sorry for your loss as he was a great colleague and friend at work that taught me a lot about his early days in Poland. May you find solace in the fact that he touched so many with his friendly demeanor and knowledge. He will be missed by all.
Lee Stephens
Mary Kelly Clint Searles
June 16, 2016
Zanna and family,
Such a soft spoken man with a kind soul. Remembering Eddy as a happy man who was either smiling, laughing, or cracking subtle jokes. He always wanted to make sure that his wife, Zanna was happy. Hoping that the family is able to cherish the fond memories and keep his spirit alive. Hideaway Harbor and our shared boat dock will not be the same without you. Rest Peacefully, Eddy.
Rudy and Marushka Adamec
June 15, 2016
Dearest Zanna and family,
We are very sorry to hear this sad news.
Ed was a very good friend and it was an honor to have know such a wonderful person.
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
My his soul rest in peace.
Love
Rudy and Marushka Adamec
Jupiter, Florida
Peter Podolak
June 15, 2016
Zanna and family
We are very sorry and shock of Eddy's passing. He was a good friend and we have a lot of good memories together. Lot of fun and happiness.
He always will be in our memories. Eddy is in peaceful place now. Good bye good friend.
Marika and Peter Podolak
Steve & Renee Spicer
June 14, 2016
Hide A Way Harbor will never be the same for us without you. We miss you already and always will. RIP
Kim Fazio
June 14, 2016
To the Pienkowski family, I was shocked and saddened to see of Ed's passing.
-Ed Pienkowski was my friend! We started at Universal the same day. He shared his life experiences and was always kind! Ed was soft spoken, but I loved to hear his ethnic speech. One item he shared with me was life changing. (I have since shared this with many others, Ed.) You always know that someone like Ed has made an impression on you, when you weep knowing they are with your Lord.
-Respectfully, the family of-
Robert Feldman
June 14, 2016
Marta and Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Having met Ed I could feel that he was a wonderful man who delighted in his roles as a husband, father and grandfather. It is my sincere hope that one day the grief you all feel will be replaced by happy memories of the times you spent together.
Bob
Brian & Courtney Eggleston
June 14, 2016
To Marta & the Pienkowski family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of your dad. He'll always be with you.
June 13, 2016
Zanna & Marta, Very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Ed all those years at Universal.
Jim & Diane Foster
Ronald Wahila
June 13, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear this sad new. Ed was a very good friend of mine when I worked at UIC. He always gave me help and guidance and I looked up to him. He was a solid man and I'm sorry I lost touch with him. Shows how quick time passes.
Very Sorry and sad.
June 13, 2016
I only knew Ed the last couple of years, a short time, from the gathering of the "Fisherman's Club"at Sacred Heart. He was always interesting to talk with. I considered him a friend and will miss him.
Bob Welte
Dennis & Cathy Page
June 13, 2016
We were saddened to learn of Ed's passing. He had an uncanny ability to bring a smile to those who were fortunate enough to have met him. Ed was a larger-than-life figure who had a magnetism that drew people to him and his charisma. It was an honor to have known such a wonderful person. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
June 13, 2016
I really did not know Ed but he sounded like a person of who I would have enjoyed some fun times with. I strongly believe God works in his special ways and has a bigger and better plan for Ed and all of us. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time and I/we will share a very special prayer for him this Sunday at our mass.
Glenn / Shirley Litz
Bobbie & Michelle Yohon
June 13, 2016
Zanna, Marta and Family -
We are so sorry for your loss. It is with great sadness that we think about the world without Eddy. He was a wonderful man! We enjoyed many memories on Cayuga Lake and felt like family when with you all. We cannot believe he is gone and will miss him terribly. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We love you all lots but can't make it Tuesday. Even Little Bobbie and Mikayla were very sad to hear the news and will miss Eddy too. Hugs to everyone!
Len and Nancy DeSantis
June 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Eddy will be missed by all his friends at Hideaway Harbor. Lenny and Nancy DeSantis
June 12, 2016
So sorry, Zanna and Marta. A lot of fond memories
are in my thoughts. The basement work, the deck work, the bathroom work, the boat rides, fishing, hunting and of course a cocktail or two together. Work at UIC for many years with Ed and Stan, who could forget. I always enjoyed the visits to see you guys, I only regret there was more. Life goes by so fast anymore. Rest in peace Ed.
Kathleen Searing
June 12, 2016
All our love and prayers to you and your family, Zanna. Eddie was a wonderful man; may his soul rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Bob and Kathleen Searing
Karen & Joe Zvolensky
June 12, 2016
Zanna,
We want you to know we are most saddened to learn of Ed's passing and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed, was such a true gentle man, humble, a talented engineer, a person who was proud of his Polish heritage, a dedicated husband and father. At Universal Intruments we had interesting conversations. His love of boating was often a subject as we had a common interest.
May the treasures of his memories be a light that shines bright to lead you in the time ahead.
Jill Stephens
June 11, 2016
Zanna,
We are so sorry to hear of Eddy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Jeff, Jill, and Jenna
Alva Sotomayor
June 10, 2016
May you be enveloped in white light forever.
Alva sotomayor
June 10, 2016
A man whom I admired, a father like no other, a papa who loved unconditionally, a husband who always made everything better! He graced us with his humanity, and I will remember my friend, who will lived in those he touched.
Svetlana Temnykh
June 10, 2016
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