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John Grochowik Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - John L. Grochowik 89, died Jan. 23, 2009, at Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Montreal, Canada, the son of John and Mary (Zielonko) Grochowik.
He graduated in 1941 from Black River Academy in Ludlow and in 1949 from Bowman Tech in Lancaster, Pa., as a watchmaker.
Mr. Grochowik served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He married Margaret W. Carlisle on June 15, 1946, in Springfield.
He was employed as a machinist at Cone Automatic Machine Co., Bryant Grinder and Great Eastern Machine Co., retiring in 1971.
Mr. Grochowik was a member of Springfield Moose Lodge #679 and Robert L. Johnson VFW Post 771 in Springfield.
He was a handyman and enjoyed tinkering and yard sales.
Survivors include his wife of Springfield; two sons, Paul Grochowik of Newport, N.H., and Russell Grochowik of Springfield; a sister, Helen Tarazkowski of Tucson, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by four brothers, Antoni, Stanley, Vincent and Joseph.
The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, will officiate.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
A reception will follow at Robert L. Johnson VFW Post in Springfield.
Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery in Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund, 105 Chester Road, Springfield, VT 05156.
View the guest book at www.rutlandherald.com/obits.
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Donna Grochowik
January 31, 2009
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers..they were very much appreciated!
In loving memory of a wonderful Husband and Dad, whom we will love and miss always.
Margaret, Paul & Russell Grochowik
Ethelyn Dever
January 26, 2009
All of John's family---just want you to know you are in my thoughts at this time---his sister, Helen, was in my class in school--he is now at peace---my prayers are with you all--
Gordon Place
January 26, 2009
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Many happy years as a member of class of 41 at BRA. Our thoughts and prayers are with family.
Dr Gordon K Place
Nancy Sawyer
January 26, 2009
John will be missed by his wife and family and friends. He will be in my prayers. He will be remembered as a wonderful person.
Nancy Sawyer
Jeffrey French
January 26, 2009
Paul, Russell
Sorry to read about your dad passing. I remember all the fun he had fixing up those bikes for the kids
We had some laughs at times. Paul I remember him picking on me and my Ghia when I would stop by to see if you wanted to go out cruising. He is at peace now with our God. He was a kind man with a caring heart for you boys.
You boys and your Mom will be in my prayers
God bless all your family
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