Henry John Bednarczyk, 85, died June 7, 2010, at Sebastian River Medical Center.
He was born in New Haven, Conn., and lived in Sebastian, coming from his birthplace. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Before retirement, he was an assistant battalion fire chief with the New Haven Fire Department for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Cecilia; sons, Steven Bednarczyk of North Haven, Conn., Paul Bednarczyk of Madison, Conn., and John Bednarczyk of Overland Park, Kan.; brother, Edward Bednarczyk of Hartford, Conn.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. June 11 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Barefoot Bay. Arrangements are by Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home.