DOWNEY - Downey resident Eric F. Wojciechowski passed away March 14 at his residence in Downey.He was born Nov. 19, 1938 in Philadelphia. He graduated from Hershey High School in 1957 and received his AA from Cerritos College in 1972 and his bachelor's from Cal State Los Angeles in Social Work. While in the Navy, he was stationed in Hawaii and Twentynine Palms, Calif. He met his future wife, Sylvia, while in Twentynine Palms. He was an active member of St. Raymond's Catholic Church in Downey and coached West Downey Little League with his son, Ferdy. He was also a Cub Scout leader with his sons Mark and Joseph. Wojciechowski taught CPR for more than 30 years while in the Navy and at Hacienda Unified School District. He was also a quality control inspector in Lynwood at Western Gear. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis; mother, Caroline; and brother, Frank. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; sons, Ferdy, Joseph and Mark; daughters, Theresa and Carol Wojciechowski; and grandchildren, Chris, Joseph and Chaz Wojciechowski. A funeral service was held at All Souls Mortuary in Long Beach on March 18.

********** Published: March 26, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 49