John S.

Chwaliszewski, Jr.

John passed away on Tuesday April 21st while convalescing at Elmhurst Health Care in Melrose.  He was 72 years of age.  Born in Winthrop and raised in Chelsea he was the eldest son of the late John S. Sr. and Harriet E. (Hudson) Chwaliszewski.  He attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School, Chelsea High School and was graduated from Revere High School.  He received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern University.  John served in the US Army Reserves and worked for many years as a purchasing agent for General Electric.  He was medically disabled and retired from work at a young age.   Formerly of Chelsea and Revere, he has been residing in Reading for the past 20 years.  In his lifetime John enjoyed photography, woodworking and boating.  In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by a brother-in-law Thomas Carroll.  He is the beloved father of Diane Tremblay and her husband Thomas of Weymouth, John S. Chwaliszewski, III of New Bedford and he was the loving grandfather of Nicholas and Teagan Tremblay. Dear brother of Paul Chwaliszewski and his wife Pat of Abington, "Marti" Carroll of Shelton CT. Mary Chwaliszewski Brady and her husband Steve Brady of Revere, Rita Dignan and her husband, Peter of Wyndham New Hampshire, Loretta Chwaliszewski Fallon and her husband Frank Fallon of Revere, and Helen Chwaliszewski of Saugus.  John is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

A private graveside inurnment and family farewell service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  For those who wish, we encourage family and friends to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card here.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in John's memory should be directed to Dana Farber, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Or visit www.dana-farber.org/gift .

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