Ed Bijakowski

Edmund Bijakowski

September 23, 1941 – May 9, 2025

Ed Bijakowski passed away at home on May 9^th, 2025.

Ed will be forever missed by his wife Pat, sons Desi (Sue), and Steve (Marta); stepchildren Bill Whyte, and Cindy DeMan (Joe); and his brother Henry.  Grandpa to Karli, Mitchell, Marina, and Olivia.  Also remembered by nieces and nephews.  The best husband, father, and grandfather in the world.

After moving to Vineland in his late teens, Ed enjoyed many years working alongside his parents (Mary & Frank) and brother (Henry) on the family farm.  Carefully tending to young fruit trees was one of Ed’s favourite jobs on the farm, and he continued to use his talents to help local farmers with young orchards well into his retirement.  Winters were spent with the department of highways helping to keep roads safe, and it was at this time that Ed rediscovered his passion for music, playing the violin and connecting with other musicians.  Ed continued to have a long relationship with music and enjoyed playing the fiddle with many groups for dances, concerts, summer festivals and jam sessions.  Ed was always happy to share the joy of music with others.  In later life, Ed ran the service station in Vineland and was a great boss to many young employees.  I still hear from those who worked for him, and they so appreciated him at that time of their lives.  Ed enjoyed the social aspect of this job and getting to know all the people and families in his town.

Thank you to all who kept in touch while we were on this journey, and many thanks to Dr DePetrillo, the first responders, and the palliative care team.

In honouring Ed’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service held.

Rest in peace.

Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca