WEBSTER – Edward Jezerski, 78, of 16 Victory Drive, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Evelyn C. (Anderson) Jezerski; 3 children, James E. Jezerski and his wife Leanne of Dudley, Kathleen M. Blair and her husband Edward C. of Dudley, and Robert F. Jezerski and his wife Tracey of Dracut; 4 brothers, Alex Jezerski, Stanley Jezierski and John Jezerski, all of North Grosvenordale, CT, and Anthony Jezerski of Webster; 5 sisters, Wanda Bonczek and Esther Rulli, both of North Grosvenordale, CT, Sophie Stolarczyk of Webster, Stella Mroczek of Dudley, and Helen Jerominek of Sherborn; a granddaughter, Madelyn Jezerski; a step granddaughter, Julie St. Laurent; 2 step great grandchildren, Jessica and Stefan; several nephews and nieces and many close friends. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Jezerski of Southbridge.
He was born and raised in North Grosvenordale, CT a son of Stanley and Catherine (Szulewski) Jezerski. He attended Tourtellotte Memorial High School. He moved to Webster in 1952.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS O’Hare.
Mr. Jezerski was a lineman for Massachusetts Electric Company for 46 years, first in Webster and then in Worcester, retiring in 1991. In his retirement, he was happiest helping others with their electrical needs.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Ed enjoyed his daily coffee with his many friends and will be sadly missed.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Harrington Memorial Hospital for all the comforting and excellent care he received there.
The funeral will be held Monday, September 10, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours are from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, September 9, at the funeral home. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will provide the military honors. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made in his name to Saint Anne’s Elementary School, 12 Day Street, PO Box 818, Webster, MA 01570-0818.