William Peter Ewaski, Sr.

William Peter Ewaski, Sr, CMSgt. Ret. – USAF, of Dunkirk, Maryland, died on January 29, 2012 at the age of 90.\n \nWilliam was born on January 31, 1921 on a farm in Colebrooke, Ohio to Michael and Frances Ewaska. He was one of 10 children. In June, 1950, he married Helen Berry. In December, 1991, William lost the love of his life. William served in the United States Air Force, serving during World War II in the European Theater and also served in Korea. In 1959, he retired from the Air Force.\n \nHe was a loving father of William P. Ewaski, Jr. and his wife, Mary and Joyce Nurin and her husband, Larry. He was a devoted grandfather of Donna McCoy, George DeGrasse, Jr., Shannon Sharpe, Lori Walker and April Ewaski. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his nine brothers and sisters.\n \nWilliam moved to the Calvert area ten years ago. He enjoyed bowling, both Duck and 10 pin, played ping pong and was a member of the Senior Olympics. He was a big supporter of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. On beautiful days, he could be found out in his garden tending to his flowers and vegetables. He loved spending time with his family especially sporting events with his grandchildren.\n \nA private interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ewaski’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P. O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Peter Ewaski, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.