Stephen M. Godzik
October 27, 1945 ~ August 14, 2024
Born in:
Danvers, Massachusetts
Resided in:
Danvers, United States
Stephen M. Godzik, 78, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Thibeault) Godzik with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Danvers on October 27,1945, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Callahan) Godzik. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Danvers and graduated from Danvers High School in 1964. He served our country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969 as a Staff Sergeant. Stephen was the ultimate patriot and continued to serve our community and country along with other Veteran service groups including: Vietnam Vets Post 1 in Beverly, American Legion Post 180 in Danvers, VFW Post 2359 in Danvers, Danvers Veterans Council, Danvers Overseas Veterans, PLAV Post 55 in Salem, DAV Post 84 in Salem and Operation Troop Support in Danvers. When not supporting Veterans, you would find him in his massive vegetable garden.
In addition to his wife, Ellen, he is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Christine Godzik of NH and Timothy Godzik and Maria Scerri-Godzik of Danvers; his beloved grandchildren, Rebecca Godzik and her fiancé Lucas Grondin, Michael Godzik Jr., Sofia and Katherine Godzik and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Godzik and his sister Jean George.
His Graveside service will be held in Annunciation Cemetery on Friday August 23, 2024 at 10AM. His visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stephen’s name to Operation Troop Support, 16 Trinity St., Danvers, MA, 01923 or online at www.operationtroopsupport.org. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:00 pm
C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors
28 Elm St.
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-7900
lyonsfuneral.com
Graveside Service: Friday, August 23, 2024 10:00 am
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To Ellen and family so sorry for your loss.
Ron & Roberta McElwain
I will always remember how Uncle Steve would show me what he was growing in the garden that year and how proud he was. And when I think of a proud veteran it’s his image that comes to mind. He will be greatly missed.
Steve was the kindest man I have ever met. It was an honor just to be in the same room as him. It was such a pleasure to spend summer days at his home. Enjoying the pool and admiring his beautiful garden. We always left with a variety of vegetables. I met Steve through Operation Troop Support and enjoyed the memories through all those fund raising events we shared together.
He will be deeply missed but never, ever forgotten. Thank you Steve for all you have done for our veterans and our community. RIP
Love,
Brenda & David Brennan and family
Robert Girard
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family. Steve will be missed at the Thursday Morning Veterans coffee at the Danvers Senior Center every week. RPI Steve my Vietnam Veteran Brother
May he rest in peace. I am glad I was able to chat with him the day before he passed.
God Bless his family.
On behalf of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 55 in Salem, we are eternally grateful for Steve’s time and dedication at the many events and ceremonies over the decades and the unending contributions that he has made to our post. We will miss you friend and brother.
Steve was a special person I sat with weekly at the Veteran Social and marched with him during the Memorial Day parade may he rest in peace with God
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss!
Sincerely,
Kathy (Kew) Obara &
Family
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father-in-law. It’s never easy to lose someone, especially someone who was as kind and good-hearted as him. I may not have had the privilege to know him personally, but I know how much he meant to you and your family.
In these moments of great ordeal, words are useless. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories can help us cope. Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there’s anything you need or anything I can do to ease your burden, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
As a symbol of remembrance and to honor his life, I will light a candle for him. May its light guide him on his journey to tranquility and may it bring a glimmer of comfort to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Cris