Edwin Bernard Bodek's Obituary
Edwin Bernard Bodek, age 93, of Ocean View, DE, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, while in hospice care, surrounded by family. He was born on October 3, 1928, in Wanamie, PA, son of the late Lawrence and Lottie Bodek.
Mr. Bodek worked as a tire builder for BF Goodrich in Oaks, PA and as a custodian for the Methacton School District. He enjoyed reading, gardening, swimming, and feeding birds. He loved being with family, friends, and his dogs.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bodek was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Helen; his brothers: Joseph, Leonard, Edmund, and Lawrence Bodek; his sisters: Philomena Wengryn, Amelia Kopera, and Eleanor Bodek. He is survived by his son, Robert Bodek and wife, Patricia; his daughter, Christine Gigon; and his grandchildren: Rachael Bodek, Leah Bodek, Michael Gigon and wife Renae, and Caroline Gigon and husband Howie.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA.
Final care for Mr. Bodek has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, 34874 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bodek's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Delaware SPCA, 600 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720.
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