Walter Barcikowski
April 5, 1935 ~ February 28, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD.
Walter “Ski” Barcikowski, Jr., 73 of Hollywood, MD formerly of Chicago. IL died February 28, 2009 at his residence. Born April 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Pacyga Barcikowski, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Carolyn Elizabeth Wallace Barcikowski who died on September 13, 2003, they were married on December 7, 1971 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his six children Laurie Dorsey and John Johnson both of Hollywood, MD, James Johnson of Waldorf, MD, Regina Heller of Lynden, WA, Edward Barcikowski of King George, VA and Marianne Preston of Great Mills, MD; two brothers Joesph Barcikowski of New Carlisle, IN and Albert Barcikowski of Domnerrs Grove, IL and fourteen grandchildren Phil and Beth Metzger, Matthew and Heather Johnson, Larina Simshauser, Kristina Vogt, Michael Stump, Elainna and Clarice Johnson, Benjamin and Natalie Barcikowski and James, Jonathan and Steven Preston. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers Richard Barcikowski and William Barcikowski. Mr. Barcikowski graduated in 1953 from a high school in Chicago, IL. In 1969 Ski was transferred to Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He worked for Nesea Civil Service as an electronic technician for twenty nine years until his retirement in January 2003. He also served in the U.S. Navy for twenty years from 1955 – 1974. He held rankings as AR, AA, AN, AE3, AE2 and AE1, his duty stations included Great Lakes, IL, No. Island, Hutchinson, KS, Corpus Christi, TX, Bar Point, HI, Airbarson Two Pacflt., four times to Whidbey Island, Jacksonville, FL and Patuxent River, MD. He enjoyed St. Mary’s County crab cakes, oysters and stuffed ham sandwiches. While working part-time at the snack shack he met the love of his life, Carolyn and realized that St. Mary’s County is where he wanted to settle down. He built a home and raised a family. After twenty years of military service and twenty nine years civil service he devoted his spare time to the Hollywood Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, VFW and the Fleet Reserve Association. He enjoyed summer pool parties on the Base, collecting coins, gardening with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren. Ski’s family was first and foremost in his life. He will be forever loved and always missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Phillip Metzger, Christopher Shaffer, Danny Wallace, Randy Wallace, Tim Smith and Andy Wallace. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Johnson, Heather Johnson, Beth Metzger, James Preston, Jonathan Preston and Steven Preston.
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“Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was such a warm and wonderful person. Hold your memories close and know that he is happy in Heaven.”
“As we travel life’s path, we are fortunate to meet some very special people. Ski is one of those very special people. He is our friend and brother-in-law and will be missed very much. We will always remember the big smile and the gentle person that he was. Knowing Skeeter for almost 40 years has made an impression on our lives that is not easily forgotten. Ski…Wishing you “fair winds and following seas” until we meet again in Heaven… Love, Burt and Brenda”
“Laurie, Jimmy, Johnny, Eddie, Maryanne. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this time. May you all find peace and strength in knowing your mother and father are together again. I love you all. Aunt Simone”
“Laurie, Jimmy, Johnny, Eddie, Maryanne & families: “When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” Hold on to those treasured memories of your mom and your dad & find comfort knowing they share eternal peace together. Love you all.”
“My sympathy and condolences to the family. May the peace we seek be granted to Ski and Gods Love be there for us all, God Bless.”
“Ski was a Very Nice Person. I Remember Him When Working At NESEA. He’ll Be Missed Dearly. My Thoughts & Prayers Are With You All”
“Dear Family, our deepest sympathy to all. Your Dad was a great person. Keep the memories close to your heart and know that he and your Mom are together again.”
“Laurie, I am so sadden and sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It’s an aching pain that lives on inside that we can only pray time will heal. But know that you have family and friends to lean on, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a smile for comfort, whatever your heart and soul are needing. Know that you can call me anytime for anything. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.”
“Laurie and Family, Sorry to hear about your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! If you need anything please let use know.”
“A twinkle always in his eye and a helping hand always extended… that is how I remember Ski at the Cal Lab at NESEA. My deepest condolences to his family.”
“Laurie, John, Ed, and Marianne, I know that you miss dad as much as I do, I am, and will be there for you. “
“Laurie & Joe P, Johnny, Eddie Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Laurie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you “all” in this trying time. “
“Ski had a smile that all will remember. I pray you find strength in all the fond memories you have of him in your hearts. God Bless each of You.”
“Ski was one of those relatives I saw every few years but stood out because he was such a pleasant person! He was always genuinely concerned about how the family was doing. God bless you all, you are in my prayers. “
“Laurie, Jimmy, Johnny, Eddie, Marianne – Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Such a loving and caring man that we loved deeply and will miss. He dearly loved his family and we are all family so remember we are here for you anytime you need anything or just need to talk. Love to you all, “
“Anyone that knew Ski knew how much he loved all of you, and how much he loved and missed Caroly. He is with your Mom again and they will be watching over all of you from their heavenly home. My prayers are with all of you.” “
“Hi Doll !! Much love to all of Uncle Ski’s “dolls” and “guys”. He sure is a dear man!! Always dishing out sweet little surprises. I wish I had the courage and words to tell him how very much I adored him before he passed. Tender words are tough to get right in person. I have fond memories of him and the togetherness he and your Mom made possible all through the years via pool parties and family events and traditions they created. As a child it was pure exciting to look forward to them. The ole path that led through the woods to their house. I remember always feeling welcomed as a child (and an adult too). The Caramel Popcorn Balls!! The never ending cookie jar. And the sweet image of Uncle Ski and Aunt Caroly strolling hand in hand along the road. As a child I remember thinking – I want that when I grow up!! (I didn’t get it – Tim is too tired 🙂 but he is wonderful.) I remember the station wagon and the saving sight it was when it was sitting at the bus stop, which back then, was at the “other” end of the road. And the song that was playing on the radio!! Hop on the bus gus, make a new plan stan… talalalalalah? And lastly, most recently written in my memory – the sweet sight of him blowing Laurie a kiss to the end of the bed. You didn’t even have to be the target of his love to be blessed by it. And every memory I have of him, is of him displaying abundant love and generosity. It’s fun to think what it might be like in Heaven. Over the past two days I have wondered if your Mom and Dad are similar, in any of their ways, in Heaven, like they was here on earth. Did your Mom take your Dad’s hand this evening and say let’s go for a walk? Imagine the lovely image of those two strolling in the pristine land, hand in hand, down a street of gold, admiring gates of pearl and along the way stopping to share conversation and exchange a smile w/ neighbors (people we also know). Wouldn’t that be cool! Gpa & Gma Wallace & Aunt Wendy almost certainly stand straight up in their flower beds and say, “I’ll be”, at that very familiar sight as Uncle Ski & Aunt Caroly approach their mansion along the way. That’s just straight up, uplifting, isn’t it! Even if qualities like that about people don’t carry over and this that I imagine, does not occur in Heaven, as it did here on earth, it is still certain they are happy and healthy and this time really together forever. That charming visualization is only possible because of the dear people they were and the way they sweetly lived out their daily life when they were our much-loved neighbors. May thoughts like these bring happiness to your heart when you miss him the most. You all will be on our prayer list. We love you and may God and peace be with you! Sandy (Wallace) Smith I asked my girls if they had a special message they wanted to tell Uncle Ski’s family… Dear Uncle Ski, I hope that you would stay cause I really love you 100 and 59. Love, Victoria Dear Uncle Ski, I hope you have feel better when God puts new batteries in you. (That is from Emily and “no” I didn’t tell her God was going to put batteries in Uncle Ski !) “
“My mother, Helen Geneivieve Bean,loved Ski. He hosted a family reunion for her. She thought he was the most gentle of men. He is with God and his beloved wife, my cousin. We need to pray to them.”
“Eddie— sorry to hear your dad’s passing. My families thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“The measure of a person’s life is not how many people they affect. More appropriate is how they affect the people in their life. A life can be weighed by the qualities they pass on. My grandfather was a strong and dedicated man. He raised five children who became the men and women here today. My aunts and uncles stand as role models to me and much of whom they are came from my grandfather. I’ve been told he worked two or three jobs to support the family he loved. I recently heard my uncle ask, “Can you remember a single selfish thing dad did in his whole life?” This ethic can be seen amongst his children and will continue on to the fourteen grandchildren which he loved dearly. Being one of those grandchildren I remember a slightly older version of my grandfather. I remember a pillar of a man with a gray broom mustache. I remember underneath that mustache was the warmest most loving smile god ever put on this earth. When he dressed as Santa for Christmas it wasn’t a costume. The love and joy he expressed transformed him into Santa Clause. That smile was there at every birthday party, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Sunday morning. He would have it ready every time I saw him. I remember long nights spent watching movies with him. When I would mow grandpa’s lawn there would always be a cold Fresca waiting when I was done; and when I was fourteen he taught me to drive likes he’s done so many times before. It will never be said that I have a good memory. I don’t recall any words of wisdom or anecdotes. But, I do remember pictures of my grandfather. Moments captured in my mind because they were important to me. I remember pool parties and Easter services. I remember seeing him at my football games and graduation. He was there when I received first communion and when I was in the hospital from a near fatal accident. That is what I’ll remember most. Grandpa was always there to love and support us. This is his greatest gift; that we should learn to love and support each other during all the moments of our life. Because, we can be sure he will be there for each and every one. “