Joseph Thomas Bawiec Sr.

Joseph Thomas Bawiec Sr., age 82, of Edgewood, MD passed away peacefully on May 21, 2019 at Perry Point VA Medical Center in MD. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Sokolski)Bawiec and husband of the late Anne (Baranski) Bawiec. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army retiring after 23 years of service as Master Sergeant. He continued working at the commissary for many years on Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was a longtime, active member of American Legion Post # 17. Joseph loved fishing, cooking and spending his days at any and all Flea Markets in the local area and the Amish Market on the weekends. He was quick to crack a joke, tell you a story and he loved to make food for his family. We could call on him for just about any recipe, from how to make a pierogi to the long lost secret of making ice. He and his beloved wife, Anne, travelled everywhere to spend time with loved ones. They enjoyed playing the slots and eating at their favorite local restaurants. Joseph will be very missed by his friends and family. Though he has found his way back to the love of his life, he will forever be remembered and celebrated as the thriftiest, most hard working and golden hearted Father and PopPop.

Mr. Bawiec is survived by two daughters, Marianne E. Bawiec of Street, MD and Linda A. Swinehart of Ionia, MI; two sons, Joseph T. Bawiec of Bowling Green, KY and Robert J. Bawiec of Joppa, MD; grandchildren, Jennifer and Katie Mongan, Taylor Rawl, Gary, Patrick, and Madison Swinehart, Tori, Connor, Brett, Kacie and Andrew Bawiec, three great granddaughters; and sister, Rita Petlock. He was preceded by a brother, John Bawiec and a sister Kitty Poplaski.

A memorial service will be held under the caring guidance of the family owned and operated McComas Funeral Home, Abingdon, MD at a later date before interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Please contact the funeral home for further service information.