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Edward Miazga
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Edward Vincent
Miazga
1943 - 2017
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Obituary for Edward Vincent Miazga

Edward Vincent  Miazga
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 Wincenty 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. Josaphat 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, MI 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. CMSgt Miazga retired from active duty at Tinker AFB Oklahoma in May 1985. After leaving the USAF, Mr. Miazga found a second career as a contractor within the USAF 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 in spending 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 by Sisters Mary, Josephine, Helen, Jenny, Anna, Agnes, Bertha, Joan, Adele, and Brother Joseph.

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