John Paul Niemiec's Obituary
John Paul Niemiec, age 69 of Bridgeville, DE, passed away suddenly with his family by his side, on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1954, in Nowy Targ, Poland, son of the late Peter and Hedwig Niemiec and his birth parents, Jan Janik and Wiktoria Bodziuch.
John enjoyed a great life living in New Jersey for more than 55 years. He earned a finance degree from Rider (College) University, graduating in 1977, which led him to Engelhard then BASF Corporation, from which he retired in 2020.
John loved golfing and was a wonderful bowler. A faithful NY sports fan, one would frequently find him rooting for his beloved Yankees in the summer and the Jets during those perfect football Sundays. More than anything, John cherished the time he spent with his family and those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, uncle, and friend. Loved by many, he will be deeply missed.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela Niemiec of Bridgeville, DE; his son, John David Niemiec of Bridgeville, DE; his brother-in-law, Richard VanGelder (Leah) of Salisbury, MD; his niece, Alaina VanGelder of Wilmington, NC; and many extended family members in both the United States and Poland.
Being a proud brother of Phi Sigma (Epsilon) Kappa, John’s family suggests, in lieu of flowers, a contribution in memory of John P. Niemiec, to: PSK Alumni Association, c/o Frank Batula, 13 Todd Street, Hillsborough, NJ 18844. All donations will go towards scholarships of any family or friend of a Phi Sigma Kappa Brother.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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