SOMERSET…Norman Stephen Pobzeznik, 79, of Swansea MA. passed away on May 24th, surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Maureen (Scholes) Pobzeznik for 59 years.
Born in Fall River, MA. he was the son of Charles and Louise (Ozimeck) Pobzeznik.
He graduated from Durfee High School and Bristol Community College, served in the Merchant Marine and was drafted into the Army in 1954.
He worked as a state worker on the Slades Ferry and Brightman Street Bridge as an Operator for 29 years. He retired in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion and served as Sergeant-at-Arms of Post 303 in Swansea for many years and loved to play pitch.
Besides his wife he leaves behind one daughter, Cheryl Anne Davis of Somerset and one son, John Karal Pobzeznik of St. Pete Beach, Florida, One brother, Paul, of Somerset and one sister, Joan Szargowicz of Tiverton, RI, three grandchildren – James and Kayleigh Davis of Somerset and Daniel Pobzeznik of St. Petersburg, FL, 2 nieces and several cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday at 10AM at St. Louis de France Church, 56 Buffington, Swansea. Burial will be private. Arrangements under the direction of Boyko Memorial Funeral Home.