Edward C. Szymeczko, 85, formerly longtime of Ipswich, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in the VA Boston Healthcare Center, Brockton following his long illness.

Born in Ipswich, May 29, 1930, son of the late Felix T. And Pauline (Blinko) Szymeczko, he was a graduate of Ipswich High School and Boston University with a Masters in aeronautical engineering. He served three years with  the U.S. Army, serving in Korea during the height of the conflict. Following his honorable discharge he went to work as an engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft in CT. Ed will be remembered by many for the auto repair garage he owned and operated on Kimball Street in Ipswich.

He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed the Patriots, horses and bowling, a proud winner of many trophies in local tournaments.

He is survived by a sister, Mary R. Green of Georgetown and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters.

His funeral will be held 10 am Tuesday, March 14 from the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich, followed by the celebration of a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in Our Lady of Hope Church, Linebrook Road, Ipswich. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery, Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. Visiting hours are 4 to 7 pm Monday.