Mr. Edward J. "Ed" Sikorowicz

Mr. Edward J. “Ed” Sikorowicz, age 95, of Utica and long time resident of Mohawk, NY, passed away on June 2, 2011. Born in Herkimer, NY on May 3, 1916, Edward was the son of the late Felix and Karoline (Szlest) Sikorowicz. Raised and educated in Herkimer, he was a 1936 graduate of Herkimer High School and a letterman on the football team. He attended Eastern Michigan University where he was a member of the national fraternity, Phi Sigma Epsilon and also attended Hamilton College. While in college, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served his country until his tour of duty ended and he was honorably discharged. On June 18, 1941 he was joined in marriage with the former Palma E. “Pam” Damico with whom he shared a union of 60 years prior to her passing on August 17, 2001. At one time, Ed was employed by the Herkimer County Highway Department. He later accepted a position at Univac Corporation where he worked as a supervisor for over 35 years. He was last employed by Jay-K Independent Lumber Corporation where he enjoyed a fine family of co-workers. He was also a member of the Depression Boys. Among his civic affiliations, he was a member of the American Legion, Post #25, the Crowley Barnum Post in Mohawk, NY and had been a loyal member for more than 62 years. For 36 years he was a member of the Unisys Management Club. For 15 years he served as an usher at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Ed was an avid golfer, and in his earlier years, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. Ed is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra A. Bauer-Johnson and Jerry Johnson of Marcy, NY and Sarah J. and Gary W. Szablak of Acworth, GA, his granddaughters, Cheryl Bauer Schmidle and David M. Schmidle of VA, Jacqueline Keida of VA; and his great-grandsons, Braden and Carson Schmidle. Survivors also include his niece, Carolyn Golicki Harvey, a great-niece and two great-nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Isabelle and Leo Golicki and nephew Leo “Chubby” Golicki of Ilion, NY. The family will honor and celebrate his life in a private gathering. Interment will take place privately with Military Honors in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, NYwhere he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Palma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Edward J. "Ed" Sikorowicz

May 3, 1916 - June 2, 2011