John Edward Paszkiet 82, of Fayetteville after a long battle with Alzheimer’s passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at North Hills Lifecare and Rehab. He was born on October 14, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to John Paszkiet and Eleanora Marszalek Paszkiet. He was a former president and member of Foothills of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Walter Paszkiet. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Joanne Milligan Paszkiet; two sons, Mark Paszkiet and wife Sandra of Crystal Lake, Illinois and Jeffery Paszkiet of Hanover Park, Illinois; sister, Muriel Budzynski of Johnsburg, Illinois; brother, David Paszkiet of Johnsburg, Illinois; four grandchildren, Mark Jr., Brian, Joshua and Jocelyn and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the funeral home. A funeral service will be 2 PM, Monday at Beard’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sam Judd officiating. Burial will be at Brashear’s Cemetery in Combs. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials to be made to Washington Regional Hospice, P.O Box 356 Fayetteville, AR 72701, Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org/Arkansas 1-800-272-3900. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
John Edward Paszkiet October 14, 1931 ~November 28, 2013
Your family has our deepest sympathy and love. John was such fun at Caring Friends. He is greatly missed.
John always enjoyed the visits to Caring Friends. Thank you very much.
Dear Joanne & family: We were so sorry to learn of your loss. I’ll always remember working with John in the car club and remember especially his wit and caring for the club and all the members. His energy and dedication is truly missed. We are sorry that we won’t be able to be there for his service but you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John enjoyed being a member of the club and helping in any way possible. The club helped him to keep busy while he was able. Thank you for your thoughts.
Dear Joanne and Family, We are saddened to learn that John has passed. He was a wonderful fellow, always quick with a smile and a story. The world will be a little less bright without him. Please know that those he has left behind are in our best thoughts at this time. Blessings to all.
Thank you for your thoughts. We are proud that he made an impact on so many people.
Dear Jeff, on behalf of everyone at the Library we offer our condolences and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dear Joanne and Family,
We are so sadden at your loss of John. Though the time we were acquainted with him was so short, he was very special to us. He will be missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Thank you for your thoughts. It is good to hear that he touched so many whether in a short period of time or over the years,
I’m very sorry to hear about your father. I’ll be thinking of you and your family Nancy McCabe
Mrs. Paszkiet,
Our family is saddened to learn of John’s passing. He was a great guy. His sweet spirit and unbelievable smile always lifted up everyone around him. May the peace of the Lord be with you during this time.
Thank you for your thoughts and kind words.
So sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a joy to everyone at Caring Friends.
Thank you. John enjoyed his visits and all the activities at Caring Friends.
Joanne, I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. The world will not be the same without him.
Thank you. John enjoyed his time working with you and the others.
We are sorry about your loss. We always enjoyed it when John would stop at the shop.
Thank you. He enjoyed visiting and searching for treasures at the shop.
Dear Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about John, I will always remember how nice you both were to me when I was at Hejal Olds and Honda when you would come and see me, and when you brought me presents for my son when he was born 30 years ago, who just got married this past October 26th, you both were always so nice to me and I am so glade I came to visit you in Arkansas, on my motorcycle and had a Grolesche beer that he remembered the beer I liked. Please accept my deepest condolences for you and your family. I will say a prayer for John because I know he is in heaven. Joe Alesssi, Bredemann Chevrolet, Park Ridge Illinois.
Thank you for remembering. All the best to you and your family.