Obit: Edward John Motyka
Edward John Motyka, 81, of Vero Beach, FL died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 due to a car accident.
Mr. Motyka was born December 20, 1929 in Webster, MA. He had been a winter resident of Vero Beach since 1995 and a full time resident since September of 2010, coming from Norwood, MA.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Polish Club, the Grove Isle Golf Club. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army.
Mr. Motyka studied pharmacy at Boston University and had owned pharmacies in Massachusetts, including Hartwell Pharmacy in Southbridge, MA.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years Mary Ann Motyka of Vero Beach, FL; son Paul Francis Motyka of Arizona; daughters Jane Motyka of Georgia and Linda of Pennsylvania; step-son David Tamasanis of Massachusetts; brothers Stanley Motyka and Peter Motyka both of Massachusetts; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and brothers Charlie, Walter, Joseph and Tom.
Service: A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church after Easter at a date to be determined.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com