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Francis Wojszwillo Obituary


Francis R. "Wazi" Wojszwillo, 89, of Millsboro, Del, passed away August 22, 2017 in his home.

He was born July 23, 1928 in Birdsboro, Pa., a son of the late Alfred and Sarah Naomi (Feick) Wojszwillo.

Mr. Wojszwillo was a graduate of Reading High School and worked as a salesman for Buten Reading Paints until his retirement in 1990.

He was a member of the Greenleaf Lodge #561 F & AM of Allentown, Pa., Sons of the American Legion, Squadron Post #28, Millsboro, Del., where he was a Commander and State Commander and the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540, Lewes, Del.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Lengel Wojszwillo.

Surviving are his wife, Janet Wojszwillo; a son, Craig Wojszwillo and his wife Jo Ann; three stepchildren; two grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four great-stepgrandchildren; and a sister, Vivian Savage of Henderson, Nev.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Vitas Hospice, 30265 Commerce Drive, Suite 202, Millsboro, DE 19966 or the Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post #28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro, DE 19966 or the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 20276 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Online guest book and personal condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Aug. 27, 2017.

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Karen Bukowski

August 28, 2017

Craig, Janet and your families,
We were so sad to hear of Wazi's passing. We have so many great memories of him. He is now having a beer with Joey, Joe, Bill and all his other buddies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Bukowski and family.

GLENVA KOHL

August 28, 2017

Uncle Wozi You will be missed and Janet I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Wozi was one of a kind,I guess I can stop saving my Cherry Juice for him.Loved him to bits...

Ken Carol Large

August 27, 2017

Wazi you will be missed.Janet so sorry for your loss my God be with you at this time of need.

Sam & Jerry Reed

August 27, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss Janet. I know you will miss him dearly. We had so many good times at your partys and at the clubs. I am sorry for not coming down this year because I have been ill myself with back issues & being in the Hospital. I will miss (MY PAL)a lot. He was truly a piece of work. Love to you & family. Sam & Jerry

Cathy Matzuras

August 27, 2017

Wazi you will be missed so many good times we shared together. Your laugh at Bingo and other get together's always there to lend a hand and help when ever you could. Now you our angel watching over us.

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