Edward James Grzybowski Jr.

Edward James Grzybowski Jr. born, May 1, 1938, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025. Born to the late Edward Bruno Grzybowski and Katherine Eleanor “Potts” Grzybowski in Rye, NY and was the eldest of 4 children.

Ed grew up in Chester and went to Valley Regional High School. He attended Uconn where he was recruited by Pratt & Whitney for which he spent his entire career as a metallurgin technician until his retirement. He was an accomplished tradesman who built his home in Chester with his father whom he learned from. Ed enjoyed hunting in his early years with friends and family. He also enjoyed playing golf and fishing especially for salmon and brown trout at Lake Ontario.

Ed cared deeply for his community. He was a member of the Chester Hose Company for 57 years and served as its Chief for two of those. Ed also served on Chester’s Board of Finance and as second selectman with his friend Joe Bergonzi under first selectman’s Bettie Perrault and Bob Blair. He was also a member of the historical society. Later in life Ed enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sports games and participating with his son and grandson’s doing tractor pulls. He loved traveling to tractor museums and just loved sitting and watching nature go by.

He was predeceased by his wife F. Diana Grzybowski in 2001, his sister Sandra L. Grzybowski in 2009, and his brother Kenneth L. Grzybowski in 2018. Edward is survived by his loving companion of 21 years Donna Lake of Boynton Beach FL., his sister Priscilla K. Grzybowski of Chester, his daughters Linda J. Zemienieski of Westbrook CT and Lisa D. Rand of Fair Lawn NJ, and his son James E. Grzybowski and wife Tammy of Chester.

He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Danielle Zemienieski (husband Marty Gaffey) of Madison CT, Robyn Reilly (husband Brian Reilly) of Madison CT, Dylan Grzybowski (wife Jordyn Grzybowski) of Deep River CT, James Grzybowski Jr. of Chester CT, and Shayla Cronan, also of Chester CT. He was also blessed with great grandchildren, Everleigh, Maddox, Makenna, Declan, Lexi , and his newest one Cole. Plus many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, 48 Middlesex Ave. in Chester on May 3rd with a fire department burial to follow. Donations may be made to the Chester Hose Company Inc. P.O. Box 214 Chester CT. 06412. To share a memory of Ed or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com.