Joseph Alec Dawiczyki, 92, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017.

Born in Terryville, CT, he was the son of the late Walenty Dawiczyki and Dorota Kornieski Dawiczyki. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia; his second wife, Ruth and eleven brothers and sisters, Steven, Walter, Frank, Aloysius, John, Edward, Rose, Helen, Pauline, Dorothy and Marianna. Joseph was a US Army veteran and served during WWII. He loved to fish and was a member of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, June Danis and husband Peter of Terryville, CT and Judy Stockinger of Franklin; two step-sons, Dennis Mogan and wife Faith of Maine and David Mogan and wife Michelle of Florida; three grandchildren, Alex and Adam Danis and Nathan Mogan; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9th at First Baptist Church. Dr. Robert Brown will officiate with full military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.