JOSEPH A SEKCIENSKI, II's Obituary
Obituary of Joseph A. Sekcienski, II
Joseph A. Sekcienski II, passed away at age 56 on February 9, 2016. On September 27, 1959 a handsome baby boy was born in Wilmington, DE. The eight pound bundle was named after his father. At the age of nine, the family moved to Millsboro after spending many years camping and visiting the beach area. "Joe" as everyone knew him by, graduated from Sussex Central High School in Georgetown in 1977. Joe enjoyed Beach Life, boating, water skiing, fishing and being the captain of his own boat. Joe had a passion for creating, using his talent with wood and electrical hobbies. He designed many projects for family and friends. Joe was an active member of the Long Neck Am Vets Post 22 and rode his Harley with the Legion Riders of Post 28. He had an awesome ability to take things apart and put back together. He made things work! Joe would look at a project, then sleep on it and come back the next day to tackle it. He had a strong work history, loyal to his employer and proud of his accomplishments. He landed his first job at the young age of 14 in Rehoboth Beach and then over 25 years at Atlantic Optical, in Georgetown, DE as number one machinist, most of the time the only one. Joe loved to travel most every vacation and weekend either by car or by boat all over the East Coast. He was the beloved father of three children: Erin Sekcienski; Brittany Sekcienski; and Joseph A. Sekcienski III, who passed away in 2007. In February of 2015, Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer. He made the decision to fight the disease with the best medical treatment in Phoenix, Arizona. During the chemo and radiation treatments, he continued to appreciate hiking, and travelling the canyons, mountains, lakes and forests of the west. Mother Nature gave him the strength to battle the cancer as it riddled his body and mind. Joe's family truly loved him and tried to be as supportive as possible as he struggled with cancer. On Feb. 9, Joe lost his battle due to complications from the cancer in Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Sekcienski, Sr. in 2008. Survivors saddened by his death are his loving mother: Patricia A. Sekcienski Robinson; step-father Samuel Robinson; beloved daughters Erin Sekcienski and Brittany Sekcienski Edwards, and her husband, Justin; a brother: James A. Sekcienski and his wife Karen, and Sister: Joanna Baker, and fiancé Tom Liston. He is also survived by an uncle: Frederick L. Weisgerber, Jr. and his wife, Gail; Four grandchildren: Gabriel Bennett; Joseph A. Sekcienski IV; twins Liam and Owen Edwards; several nieces, nephews and a cousin: Jaime Pederson; extended family and friends. Joe will be brought home, and a graveside committal will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, Feb 22, 2016 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro with Deacon Tom Butcauge officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 PM till 7 PM at the Long Neck Am Vets Post 22 on Long Neck Road. Family and friends and others whose lives Joe touched are invited to reminisce, grieve, and support each other. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Long Neck Am Vets Post 22. It was because of their support and contributions that Joe was able to be brought home to rest with his father and son.
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