1919
John
2004
John J. Bonczar
August 17, 1919 — December 3, 2004
Dracut - John J. Bonczar, 85, of Dracut, died December 3, 2004 at D'Youville Senior Care Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Zbieg) Bonczar with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on November 4, 2004.
Mr. Bonczar was born in Lowell on August 17, 1919 and was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Winiarski) Bonczar of Lowell. He grew up in Lowell where he attended Lowell schools and was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Polish Church.
During World War II, Mr. Bonczar served in the Army's 35th Division of the 134th Infantry Regiment and fought in the second wave of the Normandy invasion at the battle of St. Lo. He was one of only five men from his group to survive that battle and helped save the life of his sergeant. For his bravery and wartime service, he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart among other medals and badges. Mr. Bonczar was recently honored by Congressman Marty Meehan in the 2004 Veterans' Day observance.
Before retirement, Mr. Bonczar was employed as a Corrections Officer at MCI Concord for 20 years. After retirement, he was an active participant in the Holy Trinity Seniors Group and the Holy Name Society; the Polish American Veterans; and the Disabled American Veterans.
Besides his wife, Jane, Mr. Bonczar is survived by two daughters: Mary-Jane T. Mastrovich and her husband Richard of Dracut; and Jo-Ann M. O'Brien and her husband George of Beverly. He leaves behind four grandchildren: R. David Mastrovich of Somerville; Elizabeth J., Katherine M. and Christina M. O'Brien of Beverly.
Mr. Bonczar is also survived by his sister Sophie Szymanski and her husband Jan of Dracut. He was the brother of the late Stanley Bonczar, Caroline Wewiorski of Dracut, Josephine Staniewicz and Ann Boumila of Lowell, Thaddeus Bonczar of Tennessee, Michaeline and Jean Bonczar of Dracut. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who lived his life with a sense of honesty and humor, instilled family closeness, and inspired those who loved him to always do their best. He will be deeply missed.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Felician Sisters Holy Trinity Infirmary, 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082.
Mr. Bonczar was born in Lowell on August 17, 1919 and was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Winiarski) Bonczar of Lowell. He grew up in Lowell where he attended Lowell schools and was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Trinity Polish Church.
During World War II, Mr. Bonczar served in the Army's 35th Division of the 134th Infantry Regiment and fought in the second wave of the Normandy invasion at the battle of St. Lo. He was one of only five men from his group to survive that battle and helped save the life of his sergeant. For his bravery and wartime service, he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart among other medals and badges. Mr. Bonczar was recently honored by Congressman Marty Meehan in the 2004 Veterans' Day observance.
Before retirement, Mr. Bonczar was employed as a Corrections Officer at MCI Concord for 20 years. After retirement, he was an active participant in the Holy Trinity Seniors Group and the Holy Name Society; the Polish American Veterans; and the Disabled American Veterans.
Besides his wife, Jane, Mr. Bonczar is survived by two daughters: Mary-Jane T. Mastrovich and her husband Richard of Dracut; and Jo-Ann M. O'Brien and her husband George of Beverly. He leaves behind four grandchildren: R. David Mastrovich of Somerville; Elizabeth J., Katherine M. and Christina M. O'Brien of Beverly.
Mr. Bonczar is also survived by his sister Sophie Szymanski and her husband Jan of Dracut. He was the brother of the late Stanley Bonczar, Caroline Wewiorski of Dracut, Josephine Staniewicz and Ann Boumila of Lowell, Thaddeus Bonczar of Tennessee, Michaeline and Jean Bonczar of Dracut. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who lived his life with a sense of honesty and humor, instilled family closeness, and inspired those who loved him to always do their best. He will be deeply missed.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Felician Sisters Holy Trinity Infirmary, 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082.
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