Edward John Marcinik, Sr., age 85, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away November 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1924 in Latrobe, PA to Joseph and Anna (Kabula) Marcinik. He was raised in Latrobe and graduated from Latrobe High School.

He enlisted in the US Navy December 21, 1942, served during WWII, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a member of a bombing squadron in the Pacific theater. He was honorably discharged from the Navy as an Aircraft Machinist Mate 1st Class on June 18, 1963.

He married Maria Relick September 11, 1948 and they lived in Warrington, PA until moving in 1970 to Ft. Washington, MD where Ed worked as a real estate broker. He and his wife moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004.

Ed was a devout Catholic and member of St. Anthony's Church in North Beach, MD. He was a very spiritual person, and was known for his positive approach to life. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and crabbing, and was an avid fan of Penn State football and the Washington Redskins.

He is survived by his wife Maria, three sons: Edward J. Marcinik, Jr. and wife Maureen of Lothian, MD, Mark J. Marcinik of San Francisco, CA and John E. Marcinik and wife Linda of Deale, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and a sister Ann Burns of Woodbury, NJ.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
November 7, 2010
2:00-4:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Mass of Christian Burial
November 8, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Location: Saint Anthony's Catholic Church