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EDWARD A. WITKOWSKI (Age 64)
Passed on September 2, 2012 in his home in New Carrollton, MD surrounded by his loved ones after a prolonged illness. Mr. Witkowski was born February 19, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY to Edward and Jane Witkowski. After several years in the Air Force, he and his wife, Bernice moved to Maryland in 1971. Edward loved golf and sports having coached football for St. Bernard's in Riverdale, MD. He was an active member for labor unions being President of the Washington, DC Metal Trades Council as well as Vice-President of IBEW Local # 121. He is survived by his wife, Bernice of 41 years; as well as his daughter, Jennifer Herb (Roy). Friends will be received at the RENDON/HALE FUNERAL HOME, 9013 Annapolis Rd., Lanham, MD on Tuesday, September 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at St. Mary's Parish, Landover Hills, MD at 11 a.m. He will be interred in his hometown of Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.
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Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD WITKOWSKI
Lawrence Rilla
September 7, 2012
A big guy with an even bigger heart! Bernice and Jen,our prayers and condolence go out to you. Larry & Sheila
Michael Atkins
September 6, 2012
To the Witkowski Family my deepest condolences, I have been union brothers with ED for about 12 years, he will be missed. God bless you and your family and may he keep you near during this most difficult time.
V.P. Local 4-B
September 5, 2012
Ed was a good and decent man and I was proud to call him my friend. His service to GPO and his Local Union were legendary. My deepest sympathy to his family and I pray that you will find comfort in how much Ed was admired by all that knew him.
BILL BOARMAN
26th Public Printer of the United States
September 5, 2012
Ed you will be missed your shoes will be hard to fill. Our deepest thoughts go out to your family.
Chris Mahoney
Shop Steward Local 121 IBEW
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Jay Landen
September 5, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Witkowski family. i will also miss this friend and remember the many obstacles he tackled to make things better for others.
September 5, 2012
Ed we will miss you your shoes will be hard to fill. our deepest condolences go out to you family.
Chris Mahoney
Shop steward Local 121 IBEW
Bureau Of Engraving & Printing
Kevin Ayers
September 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Ed's family. I knew Ed well and found him to be a fine and honorable man. We at IBEW 121 will miss him very much.
Ron Hibbard
September 4, 2012
My condolences to Benice and his family. Ed was a good man,that will be missed. I enjoyed working with him at the Government Printing Office and the IBEW, Local121.
neal Fine
September 4, 2012
Always a gentleman and a great guy to work with. He will be missed around the bargaing table.
Neal Fine
Director of LMR at GPO
Mike & Joanne Frazier
September 4, 2012
Ed, you and your family are in our prayers.
Martha Marin-Bailey
September 4, 2012
Bernice and Jennifer,
Our deepest condolences, Ed was a wonderful man who always made us laugh with his storytelling. Kevin myself and our children will be praying for you all.
Kevin Bailey
September 4, 2012
Bernice, Martha and I send our prayers to you during this difficult time. We loved Ed and will miss him. God Bless you and your family. Love Kevin and Martha
James E. Price Jr
September 4, 2012
My deepest condolences to you Bernice, and the entire Witkowski family. I was blessed to have known Ed. I was also inspired watching him take on new challenges for his fellow workers while dealing with his own trials in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and again my deepest sympathy to you and yours.
James E. Price Jr.
Coordinator,
Collective Bargaining Department
International Association of Machinists
Rick Compher
September 4, 2012
To my friend and Brother of the Labor Movement. We will continue to move forward at the Washington Area Metal Trades as you would want. You will be truly missed, Rick Compher VP Washington Area Metal Trades
Ron Ault
September 4, 2012
Ed was our Washington MTC President and a caring, compassionate, man of immense integrity and drive...we will miss our Brother and our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. I will deeply miss my Brother Ed Witkowski.
Ron Ault, President Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO
Kelly Williams
September 4, 2012
Our deepest condolences go out to Bernice, Jennifer and the entire Witkowski family. Ed's warm smile and gentle kindness will be dearly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. -Harvey McCombs and Kelly Williams
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