Stephen Bijansky
Born January 7, 1944
Stephen Bijansky, age 71, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2015.
Born in Strasskirchen, Germany on January 7, 1944, Stephen was a son of the late Wasyl Bijanskyj and Eva (Skochylas) Bijanskyj. He proudly served as a member of the U.S. Army for 3 years, mostly in Germany and achieved the rank of sergeant before being honorably discharged. Stephen made his career as a manager with Hercules, retiring after many years of dedicated employment.
A devout Catholic, he was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church in New Castle for the last 40 years and volunteered his time by assisting with the church’s June Fair and Christmas Bazaar. Stephen enjoyed golfing and bowling in his leisure time. A devoted and loving family man, his greatest joy was spending time with his precious grandchildren, whether he was taking them bowling or just sharing playtime with them.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Bijansky. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Jacqueline (Cardamone) Bijansky; children, Stephen Bijansky, Jr. (Devon) of Austin, TX, Kenneth Bijansky of New Castle, DE and Elizabeth Reed (Richard) of Wilmington, DE; brothers, Luka Bijanskyj (Helen) of Spring Hill, FL and William Bijansky (Charlotte) of Claymont, DE; and grandchildren, Isabella, Richie, Christian, Brendan and Gavin.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2015 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Thursday morning, November 5, 2015, at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, 801 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stephen’s memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 248 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Suite 4, Newark, DE 19713 or to Delaware Hospice 16 Polly Drummond Center, Second Floor Newark, DE 19711.
Tarin & Jim Cardamone
Jackie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Kenneth Bodine
A good friend and co-worker. Very sorry for your loss.
Stefanie Dych
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr Bijansky always being in the stands or bleachers at all of Liz’s games. And I was blessed to share the bleachers with him the past 2 years while he cheered for his grandsons. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Dottie Farmer
To the Bijansky family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich
Steve,
We will miss you checking in on us at the field and our small talk during those times…RIP my friend
Your Friends from the field
Debbie and Richard Reed
Our sincere sympathy to the Bijanski Family. Steve will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. We enjoyed spending time with him and the rest of the family during family functions. RIP Steve, God has other intentions for you, and we know that our Grandchildren have a “Guardian Angel” watching over them.
carol norris
My dear jackie just heard my love and prayers are with you all love carol(cardamone)norris
Tracy Willman
Jackie and family ~ My condolences to you for your loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Clay Wessell
I enjoyed our time working together at the old Hercules plant in Middletown De. Steve was a great leader fair and unbiased, quick with a joke or funny story. Peace be with the family.
Bob Hainsworth
Steve, some of the best times of my life you were a part of. You were a great neighbor and a friend.
Jackie, Stephen, Kenny, Elizabeth my condolences.
Michelle Rossi
To the Bijansky Family, the Finance Room at the Fair will never be the same. Hopefully Steve can help us from above when we are out of balance. So sorry for your loss.
Michelle
Edward "Mike" Rush, Jr.
I was truly sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I was unable to attend the services, but my thoughts and prayers have been with Jackie and the entire Bijansky family. He was a good guy and a good friend. I enjoyed working with him in the late-shift finance room at the June Fair. He will be missed. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Edward “Mike” Rush, Jr. and Family