Boleslaw E. Brzoska, 77, of West Grove, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, surrounded by his loving family at ChristianaCareHospital. He was the spouse of Alicja (Dziegielewska) Brzoska, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Peczerzyno, Poland, he was the son of the late Edward and Bronislawa (Grabowska) Brzoska. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Lucja (Miroslaw) Zaionc.
In his youth, Boleslaw attended Gdansk University of Technology. While living in Poland, he served in the Polish Army and after a brief period was promoted to a corporal; he also received two exemplary soldier medals. He worked for various companies with the last employment at Port Gdynia where he managed operations and logistics of the shipping activities as well as managing compliance documentation for overall transportation regulations.
He immigrated to the United States in 1987 with his wife and daughter.
Boleslaw was an avid fan of tennis and soccer. In his spare time, Boleslaw enjoyed listening to music, reading, and traveling with his wife and family. He visited many places in the States and abroad. He had a special love for disadvantaged children, the poor, and animals, and will be missed for his generosity towards others less fortunate. Boleslaw will be remembered for his quick wit, hospitality, and love of nature and the outdoors.
He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in West Grove.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Joanna Botial, and husband, Gregory; and by his granddaughter, Danielle, who was very precious to him. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lucyna Ogieglo and family, his brothers-in-law: Zbigniew Dziegielewski and family, Zenon Dziegielewski and family, John Dziegielewski and family, and Marek Dziegielewski and family; and his niece, Alicja Zmijewska and family.
You are invited to visit with Boleslaw’s family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390. His funeral mass will begin at noon. Interment will immediately follow the mass at St. Hedwig Cemetery, 470 Eggerts Crossing Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08638.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Food for the Poor www.FoodForThePoor.org.
Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.
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