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Kurlowicz posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a good man.
May he rest in peace now.
Lori & Ed
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Myke Klucewicz uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 14, 2020
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Myke Klucewicz posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2020
Edward Charles Klucewicz – son of immigrants, brother of 2 sisters and 2 brothers, husband of 2, father of 3, WWII soldier, gardener extraordinaire, avid fisherman, lover of the open road, polka afficionado (yep, they do exist :) ), solicitous caregiver – the list goes on and on, stretching over nearly 100 years. He was an institution that you thought would last forever. Dad could be infuriating, opinionated, pig-headed, but also funny, insightful, and loving. A montage of memories has been emerging over the last few days. Sunday rides after church with a box full of doughnuts. Ski trips to Hogback Mountain, undaunted by whiteout blizzard conditions. Trips to Rocky Neck Beach with a roadside picnic on the way down and Harry’s Diner on the return trip. His awesome salami grinders with rolls from Iuliano’s bakery and a drizzle of olive oil. School lunches lovingly prepared with a thermos of hot soup in winter and maybe a scooter pie, all packed into my Zorro lunchbox. The backyard races that he let me win – until I got fast enough to beat him on my own! Dad dropping me off for my Freshman year at Tufts – he later told me it was one of the hardest things he ever did (I concur, having done the same with my own 2 daughters). Of course, this being real life, not all memories are warm and fuzzy. But I choose to focus on the lifelong story of a man who faced many hardships with dignity, used his intelligence and perseverance to build a career despite his humble roots, took pride and pleasure in his home and family, and relished any opportunity to be out and about, enjoying the beauty of nature or exploring a new place. He was always one to drop in a “wise” saying – “No news is good news”, “Opposites attract” – there was one for any situation. So I will end with one that I think applies to him: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Love you forever - Myke
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My grandfather passed peacefully last night at the age of 99. He was a complicated sometimes angry man but had a huge heart full of love and a big curiosity for life. He always loved me unconditionally, I was his #1 sweetheart! I have so many memories that I will hold close to my heart and I can still hear him calling my name from his chair in his TV room. He was always on the move my whole life and could be found in Mass or Vermont every weekend on road trips to fish, hunt, and explore. He was dealt many bad hands but that never stopped him from loving me and all of the six granddaughters. May you Rest In Peace Grampa Ed. I know you are with your loves again up there and smiling. ❤️
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