Mieczyslaw "Matthew" Podhorecki's Obituary
Mieczyslaw "Matthew" Podhorecki, 98, of Clearwater, Fl passed away Saturday, August 27,2022 at home. He was born in Poland, January 2, 1924. Matthew is survived by his wife, Sandra of 51 years, 2 sons Jerzy (Ella) Podhorecki and Stephen (Mary) Podhorecki. Grandchildren, Michal (Anya) Podhorecki, Kristina (Chris) Duncan, Andrzej (Magda) Podhorecki, and Shanon (Steven) Heirsche. Great grandchildren, Max Podhorecki, Lucas and Logan Duncan, Ethen Todd, and Bentley Heirsche. Step great grandchildren, Tre Duncan, and McKenzie, Makalya, and Mckenna Heirsche.
He earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and before moving to the United States in 1967 he worked in a managerial position for Steel Works in Krakow, Poland. Then for over 20 years, he as a Senior Design Engineer at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. He and his wife were involved in the local Polish center since its opening in 1995. In his leisure he was an avid gardener, enjoyed photography, playing Bridge, traveling, and his love of music, participating in several choral groups over the years.
Private services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Suncoast Hospice.
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