William Walter Pawelko, Jr.

William Walter Pawelko, Jr., 70, of Siler City died Thursday, April 30, 2020. Mr. Pawelko was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 24, 1950 at the son of William Walter and Eva Gowdy Pawelko. William was a service technician for Xerox for 40 years. He was a member of the Carolina Viper Owners Association and the Japanese Chin Club of the Carolinas. William enjoyed working on computers or anything electronic, fishing, playing guitar, Viper cars and his canine companions. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Elaine (Untracht) Pawelko; one daughter: Danielle P. Enriquez of PA; and one son: Brian Eric Pawelko of NY; grandchildren, Kyle, Cameron, and Shane Enriquez; brothers, Richard, George, and Steve Pawelko; sisters, Joan Gerasimchik and Linda Fearon. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.