Adam D. Moraczewski

Adam D. Moraczewski passed away on September 15th at the age of 85. He was married to Marta Wynnycky November 8th 1969, and preceded in death by his sister Sophia, and daughter Maria. Left behind to mourn are his wife, son George (with wife Natalya), granddaughter Alexandra, cousin Renya, brother-in-law Ihor, nephews Walter, George, Orest, and closest friends Alexander and Lyudmila. Adam was born June 16, 1934 in Lviv, Ukraine. The Second World War forced his mother, sister and Adam to flee as refugees through Europe; first to Poland, then Vienna, followed by three years in a displaced persons camp in Landeck, Austria. Mother and children finally arrived in New York City on the USNS General Taylor April 20, 1950. They settled in Philadelphia and he was naturalized a U.S. Citizen August 24, 1955. Adam graduated Northeast High School and then Drexel University with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. His participation in the Reserve Officer Training Corps earned him a commission as a U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant. Wishing to serve as an aviator he joined the U.S. Air Force flying a variety of aircraft accruing over 17,500 flying (5,000 combat) hours in his military career. This provided him the opportunity to travel the world, with some overseas assignments including Japan, Korea, and Thailand. During his two tours in Vietnam, he was twice wounded in action and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as two Purple Hearts. Upon his military retirement, Adam relocated to Michigan returning to engineering to design and construct the Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant. Later he transitioned to pursue various business endeavors which provided him the opportunity to interact with many people and travel. Adam was a true Renaissance man and romantic; a consummate gentleman of old world charm and graces; very social, dedicated and driven, always ready to lend a hand to anyone. He always was upbeat and ready to share his humor and smile. While loyal to his heritage, Adam was foremost a patriot of his adopted home, he maintained his military affiliation by being a member of veteran groups. Knowing many languages he was a supporter and served as Vice President of the Carpathia Club. He loved flora and fauna, tending to flowers and plants. Adam was deeply religious, regularly attended many local parishes, and was a Knight of Columbus. Mass will be held Saturday 12 October 2019 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in state 10:30 am until Mass. He will later be interred at a private ceremony with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Adam will be sorely missed by all. In lieu of flowers please donate in Adam’s name to the Philadelphia Ukrainian Educational Cultural Center Radio Program https://www.ueccphila.org/. Mail donations to 700 N Cedar Rd Jenkintown, PA 19046 or https://www.ueccphila.org/donate/ to make a payment online.

Adam D. Moraczewski

June 16, 1934 - September 15, 2019