Henry V. Bronczyk, 79

April 13, 2017

Henry V. Bronczyk, 79, of Lititz, PA, passed away on April 13, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He had lived many years with the effects from a stroke, which contributed to his death. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Henry A. Bronczyk and Gertrude (Raczykowska) Bronczyk. Henry was the loving husband of 55 years to Marcia A. (Koczur) Bronczyk.
He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school. After active duty, he joined the naval reserve and was stationed in Philadelphia and in Baltimore and after 30 years in the reserve, he retired with the rank of CWO4. He served on the Destroyer USS Warrington DD843 during his military career.
In 1974, he graduated from Lawrence Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of the Dutchland Polkateers Dance Club because dancing was definitely high on his list of fun. Henry was a member of St. James Catholic Church where he worked as an usher and bingo events. He volunteered at the Lititz Welcome Center and was Treasurer for Lititz Sewer Authority. He walked a minimum of 2 miles a day no matter what the weather was. Henry enjoyed golfing with his friends from Manheim Township Sunrise Lions Club. He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football and Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey. Henry loved to read, garden and especially having the grandchildren around and great-grandson.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Marcia, are 3 daughters: Linda Sipling, wife of Bruce, of Lancaster, Teresa Wilson, wife of Brian, of East Petersburg, and Carol Bowers of Lititz; 5 grandchildren: Kyle Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Kristen Sipling, Eric Sipling and Rachel Sipling; a great-grandson, Blake Wilson; siblings: Dr. Bernadette Parker of Long Island, NY and Dr. Bernard Bronczyk of Upper Arlington, OH.
Henry was preceded in death by a sister, Sister Marcia Bronczyk, who was a St. Joseph nun.
A viewing will take place from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Viewing will continue from 10-11 am on April 19, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am at the church. Henry will be laid to rest at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery where military honors will be rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and the Veteran 21 Salute Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.