John Stephen Przychodzien, Jr.

John Stephen Przychodzien, Jr., 79, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday April 19, 2009. He was the husband of Dolores R. Cole Przychodzien with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Jan S. and Jozefa Kempisty Przychodzien.

John was an area resident all his life and a 1948 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. retiring with 34 years of service. Before and after his retirement, John continued to work as a self employed plumber, electrician and heating technician.

John was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church, the Lukens Veterans Guild, life member of the West End Fire Co., Past President and trustee of the Polish American Citizens Club in Coatesville, and he was a 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. John also served his community on the Chester County and Coatesville Redevelopment Authorities and the Coatesville Sewer Authority. However, John will best be remembered for always being willing to help others.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Michele Buffington of Pomeroy, Pamela Przychodzien of Coatesville, John S. Przychodzien, III and wife Lisa of Gap, two grandchildren Jarrett Buffington and Megan Przychodzien, nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces. The last of his immediate family, he preceded in death by three brothers; Joseph, Stanley and Frank Przychodzien and five sisters; Stella Oleszek, Anna Griffaton, Mary DeAbreu, Jennie Esworthy and Lottie Hook.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 11:00am from St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 209 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA followed by intement at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Thursday evening from 5 to 8:00pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa and also Friday morning 9:30 to 10:30am from the funeral home.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com