Jerzy Ziemkowski Obituary (1956 - 2021)

Jerzy Wieslaw Ziemkowski, age 64, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 at his home in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife Iwona , his father Jerzy Ziemkowski, his sons Tomasz and Pawel, his daughter Magda , and his grandchildren Mateusz , Konrad and Gabriella. Jerzy was born in Suwalki, Poland on July 29th, 1956 to Jerzy and Waclawa Ziemkowski. He graduated from Chemistry Technical School in Elk, Poland. He was an entrepreneur and business owner in Poland. In 1989, he emigrated to the United States, making a home in Jersey City with his family. He was filled with energy, and immediately began to work numerous jobs in addition to a full time job maintaining the facilities of St. Dominic Academy. He was crucial to the operations of the academy for 11 years until being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999. For over 20 years he battled the debilitating disease, but was always a positive and loving husband, father, and grandfather A happy soul with an undeniable and unparalleled sense of humor, he made everyone love being in his company. He loved his new country, but was always proud of his Polish heritage. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading, exploring the world around him, and sharing his knowledge and wisdom with his friends and family. He was always hardworking and dedicated to being the best at every job he had. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St. John Cantius Church 4415 Almond Street Philadelphia, PA 19137. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow Thursday at 11:00 am. Interment will be held Saturday June 5th 2021, 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. John Cantius Church would be appreciated.