Henry C. Chmielefski, Jr., age 37, partner of Joshua Blackwood, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Rochester, NY. Born on April 4, 1981 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late LuAnn M. (Gunnella) Chmielefski and Henry C. Sr., husband of Jerrianne Chmielefski of Collegeville, PA.
Henry was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School, class of 2000, where he was very involved with the percussion section of the marching band. He had worked for the Limerick Diner, the Sony store in Limerick, PA, Allied Wire and Cable in Collegeville, Pa, and most recently he worked at Spectrum Cable Corp. in Rochester, NY. He appreciated model trains, enjoyed studying ocean liners from the early 1900's, including researching the sinking of the Titanic, was an amusement park enthusiast, and more. Most of all, Henry was incredibly caring and giving to all he met. He often put other's needs before his own, no matter the cost or the toll it took on him. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all of the lives he touched.
In addition to his father and partner, Henry is survived by five siblings, Matt, husband of Rachel Chmielefski, Kathleen Chmielefski, Sarah Chmielefski, Justin Chmielefski, and Joseph Chmielefski; one niece Anna Chmielefski and one nephew Ronin Chmielefski. In addition to his mother, Henry was preceded in death by one brother, Timothy Edward Chmielefski, and his beloved pitbull, Samson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00 am. Burial will be held in the Fernwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions can be sent to https://www.gofundme.com/taking-care-of-henry-jr