Obituary of Theodore J. Bartkiewicz

Theodore J. Bartkiewicz, 84, of Peabody, husband of Phyllis I. (Massey) Bartkiewicz passed away at the Continuing Care at Brooksby Village on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Theodore was born in Salem, on March 11, 1932, son of Bronislaw and Marianna (Laskowska) Bartkiewicz. He was raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in 1949. In 1952, he enlisted into the U.S. Army, served overseas for 2 years and remained in the Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1960. He pursued his education at Northeastern University and received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He was employed for 35 years as an engineer for the Raytheon Company in Andover until his retirement in 1991. As a father, he enjoyed spending time with his family and supporting them in their endeavors. He was Chairman of Cub Scout Pack 9 and coached Little League baseball. He taught evening adult continuing education classes in electronics for several years. An avid golfer after retirement, he could often be found at home on the computer. Most recently he served as an usher at St. Ann’s Church. In addition to his wife Phyllis with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Thomas S. and Donna Bartkiewicz of VA, and Patricia A. and Michael Koziski of PA; his grandchildren and their spouses, Hannah Bartkiewicz, Jessica and Chris Scruggs, Julie and Tim Ard, and Eric Koziski and his fiancée Nova Enriquez all of VA, a great granddaughter, Amelia Scruggs and many nieces and nephews. Theodore’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. His funeral will be held from the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Thursday April 7th followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody. In lieu of flowers the family requested that contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody, MA 01960. A family committal of ashes will be held at a later time. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guestbook.