George J. Sniezek, Sr. of Tiverton, RI., and Palm Bay, Fla.,passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sniezek was the husband of Eva (Leal) Sniezek of Tiverton. He leaves behind his three children George Sniezek, Jr. of Tiverton, RI., John Sniezek of Dartmouth, Ma., and Barbara Murray of Tiverton, RI., as well as two step-children Donna Gibson of Middletown, RI., and David Homen of Tiverton, RI.He was the brother of the late Peter Sniezek and the late Joseph Sniezek. He was also the beloved grandfather (Poppy) of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
?Born in Fall River, Ma on August 27, 1924 to Polish immigrants John and Frances (Chowaniec) Sniezek, Mr. Sniezek grew up in the Flint District of the city. An extremely proud WWII veteran,Mr.Sniezek joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served through the duration in the Pacific aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill CV-17. He not only survived 15 battles at sea receiving a Bronze Star, but lived to tell of two separate kamikaze attacks sustained to his ship. He served as an electrician and was honorably discharged at the end of the war as the top Electricians Mate Second Class. He was a member of the V.F.W.
?Upon leaving the Navy, Mr. Sniezek took up several vocations until deciding that he wanted to continue with electrical work. Known as "Sparky" to his colleagues, he took a job with Quonset Point Air Station an aircraft electrician, was an electricial power plant electrician with the U.S. Naval Base Newport, RI., followed by 30 plus year position at NUSC (now NUWC), and served for 40 plus years as the Electrical Inspector for the Town of Tiverton until retirement. He was also a member of multiple organizations such as Disabled American Veterans, The Lions Club, The Elks Club, and was a former den leader for the Boy Scouts of America.
Though he never fully retired. Mr. Sniezek continued to work tirelessly as the Treasurer/Secretary for the IAEI Roger Williams Chapter of Electrical Inspectors until last year but was still an honorary member of the Board of Directors. Also, until 2014 he coordinated and managed the finances for his "famous" electrical trade shows held at the Venus de Milo every three years. Aside from his accolades as a veteran and electrician, Mr. Sniezek was an avid fisherman, proud of his Polish heritage, lover of polka music, amateur accordion player, and a Boston Red Sox fan and most importantly a patient, loving, husband, father, and grandfather, and friend. Always with a smile on his face and cheery disposition he was able to capture an audience and thrived on being with others. He was however, happiest sitting in his home office for hours working on his next project. He will be greatly missed by many.
Visitation THURSDAY from 4-8 PM. His Funeral will be held FRIDAY at 9am in the POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 462 Main Rd Tiverton, RI with a Service to commence to 10am in the Funeral Home. Burial at Pocasset Hill, Tiverton. www.almeida-pocasset.com. ; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc..


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