WEBSTER - Frank E. Markiewicz, 95, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in his home after a brief illness in the presence of his family. His wife, Ann Marie (Battista) Markiewicz, died in 1973.
He leaves a son, Christopher D. Markiewicz and his wife Gail and 2 grandchildren, Anne Marie R. Markiewicz and Bradley J. Markiewicz, all of Webster; a brother, Joseph Markiewicz and his wife Irene of Ohio; a sister, Theresa Pukalo of Canterbury, CT; a brother-in-law, Ronald Battista and his wife Jackie of Brooklyn, CT; a sister-in-law, Olga Markiewicz of Auburn; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his infant son David, by his brothers John, Chester, Walter, Henry, Steve, Bernard and William Markiewicz, and by his sisters Mary Brisson and Sister Mary Adelia with the Felician Sisters.
He was born in Webster on March 26, 1925, one of the 13 children of Jozef and Pelagia (Kulczyk) Markiewicz and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1943.
He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He belonged to the Polish American Veterans.
Mr. Markiewicz worked as the traffic manager for Wajer’s Express in Dudley for many years, retiring in 1987.
He was a lifelong member of Saint Joseph Basilica and a former member of the Nichols College Golf Club. In his younger years, he was a pitcher for Saint Joseph’s semi-pro baseball team. He enjoyed walking and jazz music. His delight was spending time with his grandchildren and sharing in their accomplishments.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 13, at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace, with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council. Current health guidelines will be in place and everyone must wear a mask. There are no calling hours. Donations in his name may be made to Care Central Hospice, 191 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster.