1941
Edward
2025
Edward Mrazik
December 30, 1941 — December 10, 2025
Bennington
Edward Mrazik was born in Phoenixville, PA, to Michael and Rose (Nochta) Mrazik, Edward was the youngest of five children. At 17, he joined the United States Air Force and served on active duty for six years. Later, after starting his family, he returned to the USAF as a reservist at Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA, serving an additional 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Desert Storm conflicts. Edward passed away on December 10, 2025 in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Vermont Veterans’ Home, where he had resided for the past four and a half years, from complications of dementia.
During his initial assignment to Westover AFB, he met Joanne L. (Woodlief, 1944–2025), who was dating his friend at the time. Joanne (his “Joey”) and Ed began dating and often attended dances on base. They were married on April 11, 1964.
During his tour in Guam, Edward coincidentally ran into one of his older brothers, Albert, and his family, who were stationed there at the Navy base.
Edward and Joanne started their family in Springfield, MA, later moving to Southwick, where they raised their two daughters. He leaves behind his daughters, Darcy Fjelstrom (and her husband, Gustaf) of Lago Vista, TX, and Stephanie Vaine (and her husband, Andy) of Charlotte, VT, along with two beloved grandchildren, Lydia Vaine and Samuel Vaine, also of Charlotte, VT.
Edward loved to travel, and he and Joanne visited Cape Cod often during the off-season. He enjoyed a wide range of activities—aviation (he was a private pilot), and auto racing (from go-karts to IndyCar, Formula 1, and NASCAR). He raced go-karts in his 30s at Stafford Springs and again in his 60s at Whip City in Westfield, MA.
He enjoyed mathematics, science, and playing instruments including piano, organ, trombone, and guitar. He loved Johnny Cash and James Brown, and he loved “Seinfeld” and M*A*S*H re-runs. He repeatedly watched The Godfather, Bridge on the River Kwai, Patton, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Spaceballs, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He often quoted lines from the movies that made him laugh.
He loved his country, and although he didn’t like to talk about being a veteran, he showed the utmost respect, attempting to stand even when his body failed his effort, whenever the national anthem or “God Bless America” was played.
Our family is forever grateful to every staff member at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, VT, for their excellent care—not only of our father (and of our mother, when she lived there until her passing) but of every resident. They treat veterans and their spouses with integrity and dignity. We have spent so much time with our parents during their years at VVH that their team members have become extended family to us. “Thank you” is not enough to express our gratitude.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM December 23, 2025, at Crosspoint Church, 237 Commerce Street, Williston, VT.
The family requests that In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Edward Mrazik may be made to: Vermont Veterans’ Home, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201
During his initial assignment to Westover AFB, he met Joanne L. (Woodlief, 1944–2025), who was dating his friend at the time. Joanne (his “Joey”) and Ed began dating and often attended dances on base. They were married on April 11, 1964.
During his tour in Guam, Edward coincidentally ran into one of his older brothers, Albert, and his family, who were stationed there at the Navy base.
Edward and Joanne started their family in Springfield, MA, later moving to Southwick, where they raised their two daughters. He leaves behind his daughters, Darcy Fjelstrom (and her husband, Gustaf) of Lago Vista, TX, and Stephanie Vaine (and her husband, Andy) of Charlotte, VT, along with two beloved grandchildren, Lydia Vaine and Samuel Vaine, also of Charlotte, VT.
Edward loved to travel, and he and Joanne visited Cape Cod often during the off-season. He enjoyed a wide range of activities—aviation (he was a private pilot), and auto racing (from go-karts to IndyCar, Formula 1, and NASCAR). He raced go-karts in his 30s at Stafford Springs and again in his 60s at Whip City in Westfield, MA.
He enjoyed mathematics, science, and playing instruments including piano, organ, trombone, and guitar. He loved Johnny Cash and James Brown, and he loved “Seinfeld” and M*A*S*H re-runs. He repeatedly watched The Godfather, Bridge on the River Kwai, Patton, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Spaceballs, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He often quoted lines from the movies that made him laugh.
He loved his country, and although he didn’t like to talk about being a veteran, he showed the utmost respect, attempting to stand even when his body failed his effort, whenever the national anthem or “God Bless America” was played.
Our family is forever grateful to every staff member at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, VT, for their excellent care—not only of our father (and of our mother, when she lived there until her passing) but of every resident. They treat veterans and their spouses with integrity and dignity. We have spent so much time with our parents during their years at VVH that their team members have become extended family to us. “Thank you” is not enough to express our gratitude.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM December 23, 2025, at Crosspoint Church, 237 Commerce Street, Williston, VT.
The family requests that In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Edward Mrazik may be made to: Vermont Veterans’ Home, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201
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