Peter M. Dzierzak

Peter “Pete” M. Dzierzak, 73, of Bluffton, SC passed away on August 10, 2023.

He was born to the late John S. and Julia (Tyburc) on October 5, 1949 in Danvers, Massachusetts.  Peter proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Peter played all types of sports during his younger years.  He was drafted by the New York Mets after high school, in the late 1960s.  Pete spent Spring training catching for Nolan Ryan, before he was released.  He was the President of the Polish Club in Danvers, MA for 12 years.  Pete was a proud member of the Elks in Beverly, MA for 55 years.  He spent the majority of his working career as a truck driver.

Pete married Diane (Turcotte) Gruntkosky at Las Vegas, NV on May 9, 2005.  Together, they moved to Sun City (SC) in 2021 so they could enjoy the beautiful weather and Pete could play golf.

Survivors include:  wife, Diane Gruntkosky; three children, Brad Dzierzak (Leigh) and their children Macyn and Preston; Patrick Dzierzak (Erin) and their children John and Ryan; and Jeff Dzierzak; seven siblings, Lorraine Albiero, Theresa Diorio, Victor Dzierzak (Priscilla) Patricia Zelano (Rocky), Joann Newman (Henry) Raymond Dzierzak (Ellie), Robert “Butch” Dzierzak (Debbie); two step-children, Jason Gruntkosky and Toby Gruntkosky (Lisa); brother-in-law, Dean Turcotte (Annette); numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Peter was a “gentle giant” and will be remember for his kindness, thoughtfulness and friendship.

A Celebration of Life and Inurnment (in Massachusetts) will be held at a later date.  (Please check Sauls Funeral Home website in the future for additional details.)