HICKORY- Edward Francis Zdrojewski, 82, of Hickory, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Carolina Caring after 6 months of illness. Born in Philadelphia County, PA, on October 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward Francis Zdrojewski and Mary Osmian Zdrojewski. He is survived by his sister Theresa Mary Stone of Hickory and a nephew Albert Stone Jr. and wife Dorthea of Hickory; niece Wanda Cranfield and husband Ray of Taylorsville; 2 great nieces, 3 great nephews, 2 great great nieces and 3 great great nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, January 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Charles Hollar and Reverend Eugene Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.