George Bawroski

George Bawroski passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with illness surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2024. He was 81yrs old. He was born the son of the late Marcel and Rose Bawroski on July 2, 1942 in Baltimore MD. He grew up in Curtis Bay, South Baltimore, where he developed a keen interest in understanding how things worked. He often disassembled objects around the house to explore their inner workings and would remarkably put them back together. It was no surprise that George attended Baltimore Polytechnic High School, graduating in 1960 and then went on to The Johns Hopkins University, where he earned his BSEE degree in 1964, a full year ahead of schedule. He then had a long and successful career with Westinghouse and Northrop Grumman as an Engineer, where he worked until his retirement in 2002. Among coworkers George earned the moniker “Zeus” for his thunderbolt intellect and broad perspective. After graduating from college, George married his soulmate, Pat, whom he had met five years earlier. They waited until they both finished school and were wed on April 11, 1964. Together, they made a family and raised their two beautiful children in Pasadena, Maryland. Being with his family and being on the water brought him joy. He would sail to destinations with his son on the boat and his wife and daughter would travel by car to meet them where they would enjoy crabbing and beautiful places together as a family. George and Pat loved to dance, they were a dynamic duo on many a cha-cha and waltz. He was known for creating beautiful things with his hands, with perfection in the details, including building the family home, creating the “The Train Gardens” that had working trains and waterfalls, a scale model of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, painting, drawing, and even sculpture. His hand drawn schematics were a thing of beauty. We will always remember George for his inquisitive nature, his love of learning, and his dedication to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. George was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the KPPOA neighborhood association, Rock Creek Racing Association, The Indian Guides and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chestertown, MD. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his beloved cat Deedle. He is survived by his loving wife of 60yrs, Pat Bawroski, 2 children; Curtis Bawroski (Minoo) of Severn MD, and Christine Poole (Kristopher) of Pasedena MD, and a Grandson, Joshua Dickerson of Worton MD. A Mass of Christian Burial is to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chestertown MD on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 11am with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at 6 Herndon Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. Additional gifts and condolences for the family may be made to Fellows Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 or online at www.fhnfuneralhome.com

George Bawroski

July 2, 1942 - May 8, 2024