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Edward Ciszkowski Obituary
A lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on March 19, 2011, with his family by his side at the age of 75.
Ed, son of the late Adam and Alexandria Ciszkowski, attended Brown Vocational School and went on to join the U.S. Navy in 1952. Ed served his country proudly for 4 years. In returning to Wilmington, Ed took on employment at the Chrysler Plant from 1956-1958. In the midst of Ed's Chrysler years, he met his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Basara. They married November 21, 1959. At that time, Ed began a new career with the Wilmington Police Department. He served for 20 years and retired as Sergeant in 1979. He enjoyed his lifelong memberships with the D.A.P. and the F.O.P. as well.
After Ed's retirement from the police department, he worked as the Head of Food Services at Brandywine College (Widener Law School). In 1981, Ed was employed in the Transportation Department of the DuPont Company in Wilmington. He was the Executive Driver of his department and received many awards for his excellence in "Driving Safety". Ed retired from the DuPont Company in 1994. Never one to sit idle, Ed began work for the Delaware Department of Labor in 1996. He took on the position of "Unemployment Fraud Investigator", where he enjoyed his work until the year 2000.
Ed is predeceased in life by not only his mother and father, but his sisters Mary Wyka, Helen Maykut, Lillian Kaminski, Tessie Liskiewicz and brothers Ben and Henry. He will always be loved in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Especially, his wife Dorothy and their children; son Gary and wife Karen of Wilmington; son Jeff and wife Vera of Safety Harbor, FL and daughter Dana Nitsche and husband Gary of Centreville. In having touched the lives of his 10 grandchildren and great-grandson, each one will miss their Pop Pop Wally in so many loving ways: Adam, Amanda, Zachary, Brandon, Dylan, Jena, Josh, Keeley, Rory, Kathy and Jason. His sister, Jane Klapcuniak, brother Adam and an abundant number of nieces, nephews and his long time friends also survive Ed.
The family would like to thank the many wonderful staff members at the VA Hospice. Their love, care and support for Ed and his family are a tribute to their commitment to the respect for the final days of ones life.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on the family on Friday, March 25 from 6 until 8 pm, at MCCRERY & HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike Talleyville, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, March 26, at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Roman Catholic Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Entombment will be held at Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Delaware Veterans, c/o Serenity Hospice of Veteran Affairs, Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, DE 19805.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Ciszkowski
Charlie Greene
April 3, 2011
Jeff,
My thoughts are with you on the loss of your Dad. Although I never met him, I'm sure you are very much like him. That's an A+ in my book.
Hope to see you again in the near future.
Charlie Greene Sr.
Patti Leary
March 25, 2011
Dot, Gary, Jeff & Dana,
Keeping you in our prayers.
Patti, Brian & children
Mark Anderson
March 25, 2011
Mrs. C, Jeff, Dana, and Gary,
Sorry to hear of your loss. When I saw this the first memory that popped into my head was my first time eating blue crabs at the Ciszkowski house and your dad's crab sauce. I have a recipe from Dinardo's, but it does not live up to his. My deepest sympathy.
mark
Greg & Katy Art
March 25, 2011
To the Ciszkowski Family, May God be with you in this time of enormous grief. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of "Wally". We pray for God to keep you and bless you all now and always.
March 24, 2011
Dear Dot, Gary, Jeff and Dana,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God Bless you during this sad time.Prayers, Peace and Blessings
Luanne Lyons Powell and Family
Sheila McMahon
March 24, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John McCool
March 24, 2011
Dear Family Members, I knew the Sergeant for many years. He was a first class person. I know he will be greatly missed. May God bless Wally and watch over him as he rests in peace. My sincere condolences to each of you.
March 23, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your friends and neighbors, Alice & John Wooldridge
Deborah Manning
March 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Ciszkowski, Gary, Dana, Jeff, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all in your time of need.
Love, Debbie (Quinn) Manning
Betty Dawson
March 23, 2011
Dot, Gary, Jeff and Dana, So Sorry for your loss. Wally was a great guy. I remember him always smiling. You are a wonderful family. Take care of each other. You are all in my prayers.
March 23, 2011
Mrs. Ciszkowski,Dana and brother Adam,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss, I worked with
Ed on the Wilm. P.D before going to the State Police, he was the real
thing to say the least, a real class act, taught me a lot. I last spoke with him in a Florida hosital in 1999, small world. The world is sure going to be a lesser place without him. Earl Heston Jr. ( Sarasota, Fl)
Hope Kramedas
March 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Mr. Ciszkowski will be deeply missed. Love to all, Hope, George, Amanda and Ava Kramedas
GEORGE R BURNS
March 23, 2011
DOT,GARY,JEFF,DANA,please know i am deeply sorry for your lost,wally was a good man.he is in a better place now.
Gary Ricci
March 23, 2011
Like Peej, many early memories of Mr. Skow. As a matter of fact, I was just talking to someone about his crab dipping sauce and how it was the best thing ever. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Skow, Cisco, Gary, and Dana.
Ed Hazewski
March 23, 2011
Ed was my first Sergeant on the WPD in 1974. I remember him fondly and valued his friendship as I progressed in my own career. Rest in peace Ed.
March 23, 2011
Many, many fond memories growing up in Holiday Hills with the entire Ciszkowski family - you will be missed "Mr. Skow", you will be missed.
Love,
Peej
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