Henry Bonczyk

Henry J. "Hank" Boncyk passed away on September 7, 2014 in Philadelphia. He was 90 years old. Hank was born on December 1, 1923 in Worcester to Karol S and Frances Bonczyk. He graduated from Worcester Boys trade High School. Shortly after graduation, World War II broke out and Hank joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly for the next 20 years on active duty before retiring as a Master Sergeant/E-7 having served in two more War's; Korea and the early stages of Vietnam. During World War II, Hank served as a Medic taking part in such notable campaigns, as D-Day, Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe, as well as the campaign to liberate the 101st airborne division during the Battle of the Bulge. He earned such decorations as the Silver and Bronze Star's for heroism, the Victory Medal among several others. Hank was modest of his medals and worked on his skills to be the best medic he could be. He told many stories, among them was the one when General George Patton, screeched his vehicle to a stop, jumping out to scold Hank for sitting on his helmet. Hank was patient and supportive, whose passion for horse racing turned to a literacy of financial art. He taught himself to cope with his many physical problems. His good fortune came when he met his lifelong companion Ursula Clawges; she doted over his every whim and was always there for him, a loving angel. Henry is survived by his brothers, Edward, and his wife Patricia, Frank and his wife Dorothy-Ann (Ditty); Many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Besides his parents, a sister Sally Blake, and brothers, Joseph, Thaddeus "Ted" and Romuald "Pete" all pre deceased him. Private funeral services and burial were held in Notre Dame Cemetery. In memory of Hank, contributions can be made to Our Lady of Czestochowa/ St. Mary's School, 34 Ward Street, Worcester Mass 01610. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.