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Edward Stelmack
Edward Stelmack, of Malden died Friday, May 2, 2008 at the VA Hospital of West Roxbury, he was 85. Born and educated in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Zwalcak) Stelmack. After completing school, Edward joined the US Navy. His career with the Navy lasted for 22 years. On November 20, 1963, a salute, a handshake, and a few words of congratulations brought to a close more than twenty-two years of Naval Service for Chief Gunners Mate Edward Stelmack. The ceremony marking Chief Stelmack's retirement took place at the U.S. Naval Station, Boston before a formation of decorated enlisted personnel. After receiving congratulations from Captain A. Marinke of the U.S. Navy, commanding officer of the Naval Station, Chief Stelmack was presented with a wristwatch from the Naval Station Chief Petty Officers. The chief's long naval service began in May of 1942 when he enlisted and was sent to recruit training at Newport, RI. After his initial training, he reported to a merchant ship, the S.S. Luther Martin, as part of the Armed Guard Detachment where he participated in the dangerous Murmansk Run as well as the invasion of North Africa. Later, during World War II, he took part in the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Iwo Jima and Okinawa aboard the attack transport U.S.S. Pitt. During the Korean War, Chief Stelmack was in the patrol frigate U.S.S. Evansville, where he participated in Inchon and Wonson landings. He was then ordered to the destroyer McDermut which provided fire support for the ground troops of Korea. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Naval Organization and was a Member of the Malden D.A.V. Edward is survived by his son, Richard J. Stelmack of Malden In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine (Giusto) Stelmack and his son, Edward J. Stelmack. A private family service will take place in the Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden with entombment to follow.
Weir MacCuish Funeral Home (781) 322-0834
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