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Bernard Minakowski Obituary
October 17, 2010
Bernard W. Minakowski, 80, of Willow Grove, passed away Sunday.
He was the beloved husband of Virginia J. Minakowski (nee Sulikoski) for 52 years.
Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Francis and Helen Artishefsky Minakowski.
He served as a lance corporal in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
He attended Wyoming Seminary Prep School and earned a BSEE from Penn State University.
He worked his entire career with Philadelphia Electric Co. as an engineer.
He will be greatly missed by his son, Bernard and his wife, Wendy, Abington, and grandsons, Chris and Matt; a son, Michael and his wife, Lisa, Newtown, a granddaughter, Julia, and grandson, Jacob; a son, Chris and his wife, Lisa, Huntingtown, Md., a grandson, Alex, and granddaughters, Victoria and Grace.
He is also survived by his brother, Francis Minakowski (Lisa); and a sister, Joanne Piccioni.
He was preceded in death by his adopted brother, Jimmy, and brother, Ronald.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Baron Rowland Funeral Home, 1059 Old York Road, Abington, and to attend his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Valentine's Polish National Catholic Church, 2330 Margaret St., Philadelphia. Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. To follow, interment will be in Washington Crossing National Veterans Cemetery.
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Rob Netsch
October 22, 2010
Chris- My condolences to you and your family.
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Wayne Richter
October 21, 2010
I wanted to extend my sincere sympathies to Bernie's family. I used to work for PECO and knew him for about 15 years until he retired. One thing is for certain is that he was one of the nicest persons I ever met.
Sandra Peake
October 21, 2010
Virginia and family,
My heart is broken that his time on earth is gone. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and a fantastic grandfather. Knowing how much he loved and cared for all of you, I am comforted in knowing that he will continue to do so from his new dimension.
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