Marlborough – Edward S. Radivonyk Sr., 79, died Monday afternoon, March 11, 2013 after a short period of failing health.
He was born in Framingham, the son of the late Joseph and Anne (Maloscuti) Radivonyk, and lived in Marlborough for 56 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Japan during the Korean War.
Mr. Radivonyk was employed as a machinist for the Lapointe machine shop for over 20 years, and also worked in the same capacity for the Quincy Naval shipyard and the former American Optical.
He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 638 of Marlborough, the Salvatore Padula Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans in Marlborough, and the Marlborough Fish and Game.
He is survived by three sons, David Radivonyk of North Kingstown RI, Michael Radivonyk of Charlton, and Edward S. Radivonyk Jr. of Webster; one brother, Stephen Radivonyk of Hudson; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St., Marlborough, will be held Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a brief prayer service at 12:45 p.m.? Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
