Edward A. Szewczyk

Port Leyden - Edward A. Szewczyk, 58, of River Road, affectionately known to many as "Butch", passed away Sunday, December 13 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford. Born September 12, 1951 in Boonville to Edward R. and Marie Bourgeois Szewczyk, he grew up on the Denley Rd and attended South Lewis Central School. Receiving his GED at the age of 16, he left school to help on the family farm. Edward was united in marriage with Robin Stanley on December 18, 1976 at St. Martin's Church in Port Leyden, and was married for twenty-one years. For many years Edward was employed as the general manager of the Agway Energy Products of Lyons Falls. Following his employment with Agway he owned and operated his own portable sawmill business. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid hunter and sportsman, and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family and grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Edward, Jr. and his wife Amanda of Taberg, and Jeremy and his companion Cora Harmych of Lowville; a daughter, Nancy Szewczyk-Davoy and husband Scott of Port Leyden; three grandchildren, Brooke, Ethan, and Piper Szewczyk; his mother, Marie Kuritzky of Talcottville; a brother, Vincent Szewczyk of Boonville; two sisters, Sue Pfendler of Talcottville, and Kathy of Westernville; and many nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Szewczyk and stepfather, Fred Kuritzky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. St. Martin's Church in Port Leyden, where the Rev'd Stephen Gratto will officiate. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street in Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden.