Obituary of Peter Pawchyk

Peter Paul Pawchyk, Sr., age 94, a resident of Masonic Healthcare, Wallingford peacefully passed March 18, 2008. Peter was born March 7, 1914 in Ansonia and was the son of Theodsia Bodak and Pawel Pawchyk. He retired after 37 years as a lead machinist at Sikorsky Aircraft. Along with his wife, Katherine, they built a home and raised a family in Orange. He was a communicant of Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church in Ansonia where he was a member and past treasurer and president of the church committee. Peter was one of the founders of Three Saints Park in Bethany. He was a member of Russian Orthodox Laymens League (R.O.L.L.). He was a member of the Federated Russian Orthodox Club (F.R.O.C.) of Ansonia. He was raised a Master Mason February 20, 1945 in George Washington Lodge of Freemasons, now King Hiram #12 A.F.&A.M. He became a 32 Degree Mason in 1947 and was a 60 year member of Lafayette Consistory in Stratford. Peter was also a member of Pyramid Shriners in Milford and the Wadi Shrine club. He enjoyed time at the Senior Centers of Ansonia, Derby and Seymour. He leaves his daughter, Susan and her husband Bob Bateman of Orange, and their children Greggor, Tyler and Victoria. His son-in-law Paul Bednarz of Marlborough and his sons Justin and Jordan. Also sisters Julia Stuppin of Seymour, Anna Spakowsky of Ansonia and Eva Kwoka of Oxford. He will be remembered by his nieces Katherine, Annette, Nancy and Paula along with his nephews, Paul, Stephen and David. He was pre-deceased by his son, Peter P. Pawchyk, Jr. and daughter, Deborah-Ann Bednarz. Also his brothers, Dimetro Pawchyk and John Pawchyk, and one sister, Mary Lombardi. The family wishes to thank Masonicare of Wallingford for the respectful care they provided to Peter the last five years of his wonderful life. Funeral services will take place from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia, on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 10:45AM. A Funeral Service will be held in Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Ave., Ansonia at 11:15AM. Interment will be Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Family and friends may call on Monday, March 24, 2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM; Parastas service will be held at 6:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Three Saints Church Maintenance Fund or to the Masonic Charity Foundation, 33 Masonic Dr. Wallingford, CT 06492. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.