87, passed away June 6, 2012 at his home in Ontario with his family at his side. He moved from Schenectady, New York following WWII. He served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Frank Knox as a gunner captain. After 33 years he retired from General Dynamics, but continued working as a house painter with many valued clients. His pastime became spending time in his yard & tending his many plants. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 yrs., Irene. He is survived by his daughter Karen (Jack) Kelley, Deryl Gwozdz & Philip (Becky) Gwozdz, 6 grandchildren Jason & Eric Van Noy, Chris Gwozdz & Megan DeBois, Greg & Garret Gwozdz & 6 great-grandchildren. He will be missed. Good bye Dad, Pops, Grandpa Lollipop.
Services to be held Thursday, June 14th at Draper Mortuary 811 N Mountain Ontario CA at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to city of Hope 877-302-4673
