Person:Susan Zelonka (2)

Stephen J. Nedoroscik, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28th after a period of decling health. His family and friends were consistently by his side providing comfort and support.

Stephen is predeceased by his wife, Jane R. (Chojnacka) Nedoroscik “Sunshine”, two daughters, Christine Buckley and Stephanie Szafarowicz, a grandson, David and a granddaughter, Sabrina. He leaves a son, John Nedoroscik and his wife, Cheryl; two daughters, Jane Gervais, Catherine Iwanow and her partner, James Helger; and his loving grandchildren, Stephanie, Stephen G. and his wife, Kellie, Kathryn Shead and her husband, Benjamin, Christopher, Robert, James and his partner Caitlyn, Samantha, Anastasia and Stephen J.; and 14 great grandchildren.

Stephen was born and raised in Douglas, son of Susan (Zelonka) and John Nedoroscik. He was one of 11 children and is survived by his sisters, Francis, Susan, and Joanie; and many many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He graduated from Douglas High School and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Stephen was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II and the war in Korea. He is a member of the Greatest Generation, and at the age of 17 proudly served his country during the invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. Stephen was on the LST 325 which was later recommissioned as a floating memorial in September of 2011. Stephen had the privilege to attend the event in Mobile Alabama with his family and crewmates.

After serving in the Navy, he worked for Wyman Gordon as a Metallurgist before retiring in 1988. During his retirement years, he and his “Sunshine” liked to travel, go to the casino, and of course spend time with his family. He often told his family that his greatest achievement was his family and that he was proud of each and every one of them.

Stephen was an avid golfer and a lifetime member of Raceway golf course in Thompson CT. When he wasn’t golfing, he was looking for golf balls which he shared with his family and friends. His last round of golf was played in October of 2022 with his children. He was a great cribbage player and liked a good game of Pokeno. In his spare time he liked to fish, cook, look for wild mushrooms and garden. He was a jack of all trades; always had a story or a joke, and these will all be missed.

Family and friends are invited to remember Stephen’s life by gathering for a time of visitation on Sunday, April 2nd from 3 to 6 p.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street, Millbury, MA. His funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, April 3rd at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Home of Worcester at www.veteransinc.org
To leave a message of condolence or fond memory, visit: www.mulhane.com
Posted online on March 30, 2023 Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette
https://www.telegram.com/obituaries/pneo0458238

Susan A Zelonka Nedoroscik
Birth: 16 Dec 1895 Veľká Lesná, okres Stará Ľubovňa, Prešovský, Slovakia
Death: 18 Oct 2002 (aged 106) Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial: Saint Denis Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Memorial #: 43677724
Inscription: His Wife
Wife of John A Nedoroscik
Family Members
Spouse
John A Nedoroscik 1891-1981
Children
John Stephen Nedoroscik 1918-1980
Stephen John Nedoroscik 1927-2023
A1C Francis Denis "Frank" Nedoroscik 1932-2016
Created by: Glenda Decker Perkins (47013880)
Added: 2009-10-29T14:16:24.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43677724/susan_a_nedoroscik
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43677724/susan_a-nedoroscik: accessed July 31, 2024), memorial page for Susan A Zelonka Nedoroscik (16 Dec 1895–18 Oct 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43677724, citing Saint Denis Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Glenda Decker Perkins (contributor 47013880).

Name: Susan A Nedoroscik
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1895
Spouse's Name: John Nedoroscik
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 18 Oct 2002
Event Place: Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Nedoroscik Spouse U

Citing this Record
"Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZYT-H2J : 13 June 2019), Susan A Nedoroscik, 2002.

Name: Susanna Zselyenka
Sex: Female
Father's Name: Joannes Zselyenka
Mother's Name: Maria Kulomber
Event Type: Baptism
Event Date: 1895 (1895)
Event Place: Veľká Lesná, Stará Ľubovňa, Slovakia
Source Details: 99
Line Number: 36
Affiliate Name: Lifewood

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Joannes Zselyenka Father M
Maria Kulomber Mother F

Digital Folder Number: 004948579_004_M9SX-D5L
Microfilm Number: 1791932
Image Number: 103

Citing this Record
"Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books, 1592-1935", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZRG-WLV : Sun Mar 10 01:32:13 UTC 2024), Entry for Susanna Zselyenka and Joannes Zselyenka, 1895.

Susan A Zelonka Nedoroscik
Birth: 16 Dec 1895 Veľká Lesná, okres Stará Ľubovňa, Prešovský, Slovakia
Death: 18 Oct 2002 (aged 106) Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial: Saint Denis Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Memorial #: 43677724
Inscription: His Wife
Wife of John A Nedoroscik
Family Members
Spouse
John A Nedoroscik 1891-1981
Children
John Stephen Nedoroscik 1918-1980
Stephen John Nedoroscik 1927-2023
A1C Francis Denis "Frank" Nedoroscik 1932-2016
Created by: Glenda Decker Perkins (47013880)
Added: 2009-10-29T14:16:24.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43677724/susan_a_nedoroscik
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43677724/susan_a-nedoroscik: accessed August 14, 2024), memorial page for Susan A Zelonka Nedoroscik (16 Dec 1895–18 Oct 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43677724, citing Saint Denis Cemetery, Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Glenda Decker Perkins (contributor 47013880).

Name: John Nodoroscik
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Birth Year (Estimated): 1892
Birthplace: Slovakland
Arrival Date: 1910
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Slovakland
Mother's Birthplace: Slovakland
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Household Identifier: 122
Line Number: 84
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 6
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Joseph Nodoroscik Father M 57 Slovakland
Mary Nodoroscik Mother F 54 Slovakland
John Nodoroscik Son M 1 Massachusetts
Annie Nodoroscik Daughter F 3 Massachusetts
Susie Nodoroscik Wife F 23 Slovakland

Digital Folder Number: 004966122
Microfilm Number: 1820745
Image Number: 71
Indexing Batch: N01873-4

Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF9J-SWH : Fri Jul 12 02:11:46 UTC 2024), Entry for John Nodoroscik and Susie Nodoroscik, 1920.