Walter Fedorkowicz, 79, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of his native Easthampton, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, FL.
Walter was born September 3, 1929 and graduated from Easthampton High School in 1948 where he excelled in several sports. After serving in the US Coast Guard during the Korean conflict, he graduated from American International College in Springfield. He retired as Shipping and Receiving Manager from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1989. He moved to Palm Harbor with his wife in 1991. He was an avid Golfer and a past member of the Board of Directors for Highland Lakes Villas on the Green I.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Veronica; a son, Paul and wife, Lucy of Raleigh, NC; and three grandchildren: Lauren, Alexandra and Jonathan.
A Celebration of Life mass will be held 11 AM on Monday, July 27, 2009 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Palm Harbor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760, or St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Vera and Family:
Sharron and I offer our prayers and condolences. Walt was so much fun and a good neighbor. We will miss the man who always waved to everyone.
Bob
My prayers and condolences to all of the family. What a great guy. He will be remembered as a member of the VOG I board and what a good husband,father, and neighbor he was.
Walt will always be remembered in our hearts. We all had such a wonderful time together. Love and sympathy to you Vera and your family.
Walt was one of the good people on Dunrobin Drive. On the golf course, he was tough to beat, but on the street he was a loving, caring neighbor. His exterior was tough, but his interior was pure mush. We will miss him so much. Vera, you know our love and prayers go with you and your family.
Walt always had a smile and he never failed to make us laugh. He was a wonderful man and a great golfer. He was fun to golf with and he always encouraged everyone to do their best. He will be missed. Vera, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.