Peter F. Omilnowicz, 106, of Mattapoisett (formerly of Webster, MA), died on June 23, 2016 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA.
Mr. Omilnowicz was a long-standing communicant of Saint Joseph’s Church in Webster, MA. He was a lifetime member of the Singleton Rod and Gun Club where he was an avid sports fisherman. In retirement, Mr. Omilnowicz enjoyed swimming at the Webster YMCA and tending his amazing gardens.
Mr. Omilnowicz was a gifted mechanic known for his ability to repair anything. During his working years, he was employed as a loom fixer at various mills in the Worcester area including the Whitin Machine Works. He ended his career as a Maytag repairman at Worcester Maytag.
“Grandpa Pete’s” extraordinarily long life can be attributed to his eternal optimism, unconditional love for family, strong faith and daily exercise.
Mr. Omilnowicz was predeceased by his wife, Michalina “Nellie” (Suss); daughter, Nathalie (Omilnowicz) Fleming; brother, Nicodemus Omilanowicz; and sisters, Elizabeth Wymulec and Gemma Omilanowicz, CSFN. He is survived by his brother, Stanley “Ted” and wife, Virginia Omilanowicz of Worcester; sister, Mariella Omilanowicz, CSFN of Monroe, CT; son-in-law, Donald Fleming of Mattapoisett, MA; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations can be made to St Joseph’s School Gymnasium Fund, Webster, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Basilica, Webster, MA. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd.. Route 6, Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
