John Czarnecki

Jack (John) Czarnecki, resident of Millersville, MD, a retired Special Enforcement Program Manager with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passed away on Saturday, December 14 of leukemia. He was 77 years old.

Jack was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA and graduated from King's College with a B.S. degree in Accounting. While in college, he met his wife Joan Gaydos. They were married in Ashley, PA in 1959 and moved to Glen Burnie, MD following Jack's acceptance of an offer to work for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They were married for 54 years.

When he retired from the IRS after 35 years, Jack held the position of Special Enforcement Program (SEP) Manager. His job entailed him being responsible for the planning, coordination and supervision of some of the most sensitive examinations conducted by the IRS. He supervised a group of SEP agents that required specialized knowledge of organized crime activities, narcotic traffickers and other illegal activities and participated in the supervision of 24 separate Grand Jury investigations which required the highest level of secrecy. He was recognized in 1991 as a finalist for the Outstanding Supervisor Award for his technical and managerial expertise in the area of fraud as well as for his excellence in developing other new first-line managers.

However, despite the recognition that he received, Jack took greater pride in the accomplishments of those that reported to him (whom he viewed as 'his people'), their accomplishments and their career advancement. As a result, he was well respected by employees. Charlie Becker, one of the Agents in Jack's department, commented on Jack's passing as follows:

"He was a boss that I will never forget. He was a model that you wanted to follow because you respected him as a person and as a worker. He was a fair man with a deep religious conviction and great values who never judged you. You knew that he always stood by your side and was there for you - both personally and professionally. The world needs more people like him."

For Jack, the word 'retired' was a word that held little meaning. After leaving the IRS, he began his 22 years of employment with the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office as a consultant for his forensic accounting expertise.

In addition, he continued on with his position with Anne Arundel Community College where he taught Accounting for 28 years. He also started his own personal tax practice as 'a hobby'. His hobby 'kept him busy' for 22 years.

Throughout his life, Jack's greatest passion was his family, the community and helping others.

Jack was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and actively participated in their weekly bingo events and their outreach programs to help those less fortunate. One activity that he took particular pride in was their assistance to fund and sponsor activities for a local school for children with special needs.

Jack also actively volunteered with The North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON) organization for 15 years. NCEON is a local charitable organization dedicated to helping community members in need of crisis assistance which operates a food pantry, donates necessary items, and works with local churches to offer assistance to families in need.

Jack assisted with the supervision of the bingo program at Arthur Slade Regional School in Glen Burnie for 40 years. All three of his children attended Arthur Slade. Proceeds from this program helped defray the cost of tuition for students and school activities that would have otherwise been unavailable. He was also involved in the Home School Association.

For over 25 years, Jack was involved with the Glen Burnie Improvement Association and could regularly be seen manning a booth during the Glen Burnie Carnival.

Jack was a member of the Holy Trinity Church Finance Committee for over 15 years.

He was also active in the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) organization for the past 21 years.

He was actively involved in his children's Little League baseball teams as a coach, manager and umpire. He participated in their school activities and was involved with his sons in the Indian Guides.

Most importantly, he led by example and taught his children the meaning of family, love and respect.

Above all else, Jack was dedicated to his family and a devoted husband to his wife. He was a caring and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to countless individuals. Though he is in a better place now, a great hole opened up in many hearts when Jack passed away. He will be deeply missed.

Jack is survived by Joan Czarnecki; Anthony Czarnecki and James Czarnecki (brothers); Greg (son) and Cindi Czarnecki, Gary (son) and Gia Czarnecki, Mary Jo Czarnecki (daughter); grandchildren: Chrissy, Gregory and Scott Czarnecki, Erica Kinsey, Danielle Tarry, Nicole and Michelle Czarnecki, Kevin, Kayla and Mark Miskell; great-grandchildren: Jeremy Yates, Madison Tarry, Abigail, Emma and Jameson Kinsey, and Brianna Czarnecki.

Predeceased in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary Czarnecki, his brother, Francis Czarnecki, and his grandson, Ryan Miskell.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to either of the following organizations: NCEON, 305 5th Avenue SE, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, or H.O.P.E. for All, P.O. Box 1548, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, web address: www.hopeforall.us .