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Edward Miazga Obituary

Chief Master Sergeant Edward Vincent Miazga, USAF, retired, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2017 surrounded by family. Born February 27, 1943 in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania. Edward was the youngest of 13 children. His parents Vincent and Agnes (Siuzdak) Miazga emigrated from Poland to the United States of America; his mother through New York in 1910 and his father in 1913. The Miazga family settled in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia where Edward attended St. Joseph Catholic School and received the Sacraments of Initiation. He later graduated from St. John Kanty Prep School in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Edward Miazga began his United States Air Force career in March 1961. He was assigned to the 507th Fighter Wing, Kincheloe AFB, Michigan as an F-106 Delta Dart crew chief. He took great pride in his abilities and activities on the

flightline. He often remarked that this was his most

memorable assignment; having worked alongside men that would become lifetime friends. Chief Miazga's service in the USAF bridged over 24 years with assignments to Volk Field Wisconsin, Takhli AB, Thailand, Truax AFB Wisconsin, RAF Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and Peterson AFB Colorado at HQ ADCOM (Air Defense Command) and HQ NORAD where he was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He was then assigned to RAF Alconbury United Kingdom and then to Tinker AFB,

Oklahoma where he retired from active duty. In addition to the F-106, Ed maintained several models of aircraft including T-33A, F-101B/F Voodoo, F-105D/F Thunder Chief, F-111E, EB-57C/E, F-5E "Aggressors", RF-4C PhantomII, and E-3A AWACS. The adventures he had were often recounted through fascinating stories of hard work, service, and

friendship. CMSgt Edward Miazga was a steady force within each organization he was assigned. A commander once wrote: "CMSgt Edward Miazga is without reservation the

single most competent individual with whom it has been my pleasure to serve. His wealth of knowledge both in terms of maintenance experience and in the area of personal human endeavor were instrumental in his ability to fashion a

professional work force" in support of the Air Force mission. After leaving the USAF, Mr. Miazga found a second career as a contractor within the 21st Space Wing LRS Transportation Flight. He began as a bus driver at Cheyenne AFS, but his work ethic and experience ultimately led to him becoming the contract Transportation Manager of the Peterson AFB Vehicle Operations and Maintenance Activity.

After retirement Ed traveled and placed great value

inspending time with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling to visit his dear friends Peggy and Pete Lagasse of Dexter, Maine; where he often connected with his Air Force buddies. He attended many reunions, reacquainting old friendships and making new ones. In recent years he made multiple visits to England to visit his son and his family. He rediscovered his heritage and embraced distant family during three extended journeys to Poland. He had a great passion for life, fueled by a great, often wry, sense of humor. He remained a dedicated family man and was always available to lend a hand or just

listen. His kindness, wisdom, encouragement, and generosity inspired all those fortunate to know him.

Edward Miazga is survived by his Son Andrew (Brenda) Miazga of San Antonio, Texas, his Daughter Carolyn "CJ" Roe, of Colorado Springs, and former wife, mother of his children, and devoted friend Kathleen "Katya" (Charles) Sand of

Colorado Springs. He is also survived by Sisters Stella Dilella and Teresa Wink both of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is Grandpa Ed or "Grimps" to his Granddaughter Claire, and Grandsons Vincent and Benjamin of San Antonio Texas, Granddaughter Kelsie (James) Hoth, and Great-grandson

Collin McDermott of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Most notable was Ed's fondness of his niece Linda (Joe) Bauer and her family of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, Edward Miazga is preceded in death by Sisters Mary, Josephine, Helen, Jenny, Anna, Agnes, Bertha, Joan, Adele, and Brother Joseph.

Visitation will be March 15, 2017 from 5:00-7:00pm at

Evergreen Chapel, 1830 E Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado and Rosary to follow.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on March 16, 2017 at 10:00am at Divine Redeemer Church, 926 Farragut Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Light refreshments will be served following mass.

Full military honors and graveside ceremony will be March 16, 2017 at 2:30pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Avenue, Denver, Colorado.

A celebration dinner will follow at Pappadeaux Seafood

Kitchen, 7520 E. Progress Place, Greenwood Village,

Colorado.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 12, 2017.

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cecilia katalinic

March 22, 2017

Edward sorry you have left us

Jesus and Debbie Urquijo

March 13, 2017

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered " Come to me"
-Author Unknown

Rev Bob Kwiatkowski

March 12, 2017

On behalf or TREA, the Enlisted Association, I wish to express our sincere condolences. May God's loving arms comfort and sustain you.

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