John Gwozdz, Jr., 85, of Acushnet died January 20, 2010 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Otocki) Gwozdz with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Westport, the son of the late John and Mary (Polchlopek) Gwozdz, he lived in Acushnet most of his life.
He was the proprietor of John Gwozdz, Jr. Heating and Air Conditioning for many years.
Mr. Gwozdz was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church.
Mr. Gwozdz enjoyed traveling, crafts, gardening, puzzles, woodworking and most of all, spending time with his family. He was a member of the St. Casmir's Seniors Club and was the travel coordinator with his wife for the club.
Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Richard J. Gwozdz and his wife Madeline of Acushnet, John Gwozdz, III and his wife Joann of Naples, ME and Kevin J. Gwozdz and his wife Valerie of South Dartmouth; 2 daughters, Susan G. Baccelli and her husband Peter of East Freetown and Bonnie G. Herzog and her husband Rudolf of Wareham; a brother, Stanley Gwozdz and his wife Dorothy of Westport; 4 sisters, Bridget Kowalczyk of New Bedford, Helen Besse and Mary Long, both of Westport and Jennie Niles of Dartmouth; 12 grandchildren, Heidi Branco, Laurie Mitcheson, Jodie Zavari, Kelly Gwozdz, Peter Baccelli, Jr., Nikolas Baccelli, Carey Herzog, Meghan Gwozdz, Ryan Gwozdz, Nathan Gwozdz, John Gwozdz, IV and Elizabeth Gwozdz; 9 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Austin, Morgan, Lauren, James, Olivia, Lillah, Christian and Logan; several nieces and nephews.
He was the grandfather of the late Stacey Anne Gwozdz and the brother of the late Chester Gwozdz, Frank Gwozdz, Waldy Poswiata, Nellie Poswiata and Stephanie Ashton.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Monday, January 25th at 8:45 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Acushnet Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, January 24th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.