Charles P. “Charlie” Baniukiewicz, Sr., 84, of 25 Rawson Dr., died Saturday, July 28, at the Epic of Harwich Nursing Home in Harwich, MA.
     He leaves his wife of 62 years, Eugenia C. “Jean” (Michalski) Baniukiewicz; two sons, Charles P. Baniukiewicz, Jr. and his wife Darel of Harwich, Alan M. Baniukiewicz and his wife Laurie of Leicester; a daughter, Janine K. Spalding and her husband Gerrick of Leicester; a sister, Helen Pietrowski of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren, Theodore C. Baniukiewicz of Webster, Chantelle Pepin and her husband Leo of Spencer, Katrina B. Baniukiewicz of Leicester and several great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Theodore Baniukiewicz in June of this year.
     Charlie was born in Worcester, December 25, 1922 and was the son of Chester and Katherine (Mozdzierz) Baniukiewicz. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and served his country as a reconnaissance photographer with the Air Force during WWII in the European Theatre. He then graduated from Worcester State College with a Masters Degree in Education; he taught in the Worcester School system and retired after many years as principal of Francis McGrath Elementary School in Worcester. During his career he was President of the Worcester Principals Association and held many seats in Educational programs and Associations in Worcester. He also coached basketball and had lead his team to several Championships. He had many great memories from his colleagues, faculty and students, he truly loved his profession. Besides being very active in Education he was a carpenter, stone mason and an overall handyman. Charlie was a selfless man and always ready to give a helping hand or say a good word. We used to call him “Mr. Kissinger” as he would always keep the peace, even behind the wheel of his beloved “El Camino”. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
     The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 1, from the MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Burial with military honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.