John Francis Wysocki

FITCHBURG- John F. Wysocki, age 81, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. He was born on April 9, 1929 in Ellis, the son of Francis X. and Clara E. (Grenier) Wysocki. John spent his early years working with his father on the family farm and other associated ventures. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1946, and served in the U.S. Navy on a Destroyer Escort from 1951-1955, during which he rose to the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Upon completion of his military duties he worked for the Independent Milwaukee Brewery (Braumeister) while he completed his degree in Business Administration at Marquette University. In 1956, he married Janet Milanowski of Polonia. Their marriage lasted for 43 years until her death in 1999. After graduation John worked as a representative of Mobil Oil Corporation, stationed in Dubuque, Iowa before he began work for the Social Security Administration in 1961. He retired in 1995 with 34 years of service, primarily as Area Director for Wisconsin in the Chicago Region where he was often recognized for his leadership skills and many accomplishments. In retirement, John served on the Adult Education and Parish Festival Committees for St. Joseph Catholic Church for many years. He was Area Representative for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and was a State Volunteer Service Representative for the Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV). John was also a member of the VAH Volunteer Service Executive Committee at the Madison Veterans Hospital and a member of PLAV Post 185 and the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. In 2001, John married Maggie Humphrey at St. Joseph Parish in Madison. Together they spent many years traveling, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. John had many enjoyments throughout his life. He loved hunting, fishing, reading and spending time with his children, grandchildren and many friends. John had a quick wit and an endearing sense of humor. He was well read and could participate in any conversation with knowledge and wisdom. John had a great memory for things of interest to others. He would clip and send items of information to them which delighted people because he remembered their special interest. John had a distinctive voice. When he said hello on the phone, it was quickly followed by his warm familiar laugh. In addition to family and friends, John loved feeding and watching the many birds, squirrels and chipmunks he attracted to his backyard. He loved everything that was alive and growing and always left things to grow because God put them there. He spent many years hunting and fishing with family members especially his brother Francis, with whom he enjoyed over 40 years of annual Canada fishing trips. John was especially fond of the many fishing and hunting trips with his son and grandsons over the years as well as all the activities he enjoyed with all his daughters and grandchildren. John is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughters, Kathy (Joe) Buchicchio of Madison, Sharon (Tim) Braun of Brookfield and Laurie (Keith) Frederickson of Madison; son, John of Janesville; ten grandchildren, Dana and Joseph Buchicchio, Samantha, Rebecca, Steven and Aidan Braun, Shannon and John Wysocki and Kyle and Adam Frederickson; brothers, Louis (Avis) Wysocki, Francis (Harriet) Wysocki, Lawrence (Carol) Wysocki and Gregory Wysocki; sisters, Jeannette (Myron) Orlikowski and Justine (Leonard) Brilowski; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who were all important throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet and sisters, Philomena and Mary Louise Wysocki. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Burial will be held at St. Martins Cemetery in Ellis, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with full military honors. Memorials may be made in Johns name to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorials: Memorials may be made in Johns name to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Cemetery: Burial will be held at St. Martins Cemetery in Ellis, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with full military honors. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010.