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Obituary of Brian Joseph Idzik
December 9, 1951 - April 26, 2023
Brian Joseph Idzik. Age 71 of Juneau, Alaska.
~ Family Tribute ~
MSgt Brian Joseph Idzik, 71, of Juneau, AK died April 26, 2023 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, MI.
Born December 9, 1951, in Greensburg, PA to Joseph John and Elizabeth Jean (Diethorn) Idzik. He retired as a MSgt Security Squadron linguist from the United States Air Force in 1993 and as a Systems Programmer lll for the State of Alaska, DOT & PF, in 2015. He was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, St Paul’s music ministry, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Parkinson’s Support Group of Juneau and Dipsticks Classic Car Club.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Helen (Fischer) Idzik; sisters Cathy (Pete) Belcher of Carlisle, PA and Anne (Joe) Riestenberg of Mason, OH; his brother Joe (Amy) Gibson of Springfield, OH; aunt Rosemary Kindelan of Jeannette, PA; sister in-law, Marilyn Golema and partner Thomas Jim Shannon of Wyandotte, MI; brother in-laws Ken Newton of Azle, TX and Don Fischer of Hastings, NE; his constant companion; Princess; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his grand-parents, parents, step-mother Patricia (Kindelan) Idzik; brother James “Jimmy” Gibson of Cincinnati, OH; sister in-law Shirley Newton of Azle, TX; brother in-law Charles Fischer of Omaha, NE and fallen comrades of 6985’th Security Squadron.
Cremation handled by Molnar Funeral Home of Wyandotte, MI. A celebration of life will take place at American House, Southgate, MI on May 20 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM, with internment scheduled in July at the Shrine of St Therese, Juneau, AK.
Condolences can be sent to Helen Idzik 16333 Allen Rd #113, Southgate, MI 48195.
Memorials requested to the Juneau Parkinson’s Rock Steady Boxing Program to the attention: Janet Valentour Boxing Coach, Pavitt Health & Fitness Center 10004 Glacier Hwy Juneau, AK 99801
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