Walter Michael "Big Guy" Winiewicz's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Walter Michael "Big Guy" Winiewicz

March 29, 1942 - December 31, 2025 (83 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Walter Michael "Big Guy" Winiewicz's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Bright Funeral Home & Cremation

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Walter Michael "Big Guy" Winiewicz

March 29, 1942 - December 31, 2025 (83 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Walter Michael Winiewicz Obituary

We bid farewell to Walter Michael Winiewicz in Raleigh, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2025 at the age of 83. Walter touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Lawrance and Mary Bernice Wojda Winiewicz; his brothers, Joseph Lawrance Winiewicz III and Michael Drew Winiewicz; and his grandchildren, Jacquelyn Anne, Daniel Ryan, Katharine Rose, Christian William and Ava Reese.

He is survived by: his wife Joyce Karelus Winiewicz; his children, Michelle Ann Burkhardt (Michael), William Walter Winiewicz (Deborah) and Christopher Michael Winiewicz (April); his brothers, Peter Jan Winiewicz (Sandy) and Nicholas Bruce Winiewicz (Natalie); and his sisters-in-law, Carol Winiewicz and Sharon Winiewicz. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Walter's memory to Prevent Blindness NC Chapter, https://nc.preventblindness.org..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bright Funeral Home & Cremation



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Jan 08

Visitation

Bright Funeral Home
405 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Fri

Jan 09

Mass of Christian Burial

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

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