In Memoriam

Chester Dudzik, Ph.D., professor emeritus of mechanical engineering in CETA, died on Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, after a long illness. He was the husband of Gloria Crowell Dudzik of Warwick, R.I. Born in Pawtucket, R.I, he was one of three children of the late John and Anna Dudzik. Besides his wife and a sister, he is survived by six children, Diane Burns of Warwick, Chester Dudzik, Jr. of Greenwich, Conn., Greg Dudzik of South Kingstown, John Dudzik of Greenwich, Conn, Gail Votoloto of Warwick, and Frank Dudzik of Basking Ridge, N.J.; and fourteen grandchildren. He was the father of the late Marc Dudzik of Warwick.

A graduate of Pawtucket East High School, he received his bachelor's degree in engineering with high honors from Brown University. He then attended and taught at Purdue University, where he received his Master’s and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. A distinguished member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, he worked as Head of Engineering for the Leesona Corporation in Warwick, before he became an internationally acclaimed professional consultant in textile patent litigation. Dr. Dudzik also became a tenured professor at the University of Hartford's College of Engineering. An avid and accomplished bridge player, he achieved Master status. He enjoyed golf, and was a member of the Wannamoisett Country Club for many years.

Dr. Dudzik’s funeral will be held on Thursday, July 31, at 9 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Elizabeth Home, One St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

Our sympathies are with Dr. Dudzik's family.