Pelczar, Bruce Alan
Birth: Thursday, July 22, 1943 in Dover, New Hampshire
Residence: Mechanicsville, Maryland
Death: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 71
Laid to Rest: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 in the Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, Maryland
Bruce Alan Pelczar, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Dover, NH, passed away on February 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 22, 1943 in Dover, NH he was the son of the late Phyllis Pelczar and John Pelczar. He graduated from Dover High School in 1961.

Bruce was the loving husband of Beverly Pelczar whom he married in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD on December 10, 1966.

Bruce is survived by his children Brad Pelczar (Kim) and Joanie Guy (Brent) both of Mechanicsville, MD, 5 grandchildren, and brother Alden "Butch" Pelczar of Dover, NH. He was preceded in death by his son Troy Alan Pelczar and sister Mary Lee Kimball.

Bruce served in the United States Navy from June 12, 1964 to April 11, 1969. While serving in the Navy he earned the Good Conduct Medal (Second Award) for period service ending June 11, 1968. National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, his education and training consisted of Correspondence Course of Military Requirements for Airman (NP-91600), Correspondence Course of Military Requirements for Petty Officer 3 & 2, PR Class "A: School, NAS, Lakehurst, New jersey 17th of 38 in class, Fork Lift School, AMD, NAS, Patuxent River, MD, and Navy Training Course for PR 3 & 2 (91639-1A). His duty station included; Norfolk, VA USS Independence During the Cuban Missile Crisis), and Patuxent River, MD.

He moved from Norfolk, VA to St. Mary's County in 1965. Bruce worked as a Warehouseman/Salesman for NAS Patuxent River /Civil Service for 33 years, retiring in October 3, 1995. He also worked for Mechanicsville Building Supply. Bruce enjoyed coaching and playing softball, quail hunting, bowling, playing slot machines, dancing, and loved being with his family.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers; Jason Guy, Kevin Guy, Jeremy Pelczar, Brent Guy, Minor Buckler, and Zach Wood. Honorary Pallbearers; Charles Wood, Dave Reynolds, Kaelie Pelczar, Samantha Guy, Harry Dalton, Sonny Hill, Tommy Gray, and Harry Spence.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 1041 Rt. 3. North Building A Gambrills, MD 21054, and St. Mary's Hospice P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD20650. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.

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