Walter Fedoronko, 88, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born October 10, 1928 in the Village of St. Helena, the son of John and Eva Polny Fedoronko. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Mike, and Jerry Fedoronko

Walter is survived by his sisters, Dorothy F. Leimone, Helen Sklarsky, Olga Lytwak and her husband, Ed, and Anne F. Kowal; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; many extended family and friends, all who dearly loved Walter.

Walter was a proud graduate of NC State University and was retired from the US Department of Agriculture.

He was a man of honor, integrity, and faithfulness to his beloved family. To many of his nieces and nephews Walter was more like a granddaddy than an uncle. He had a great love for all of God's nature and creations. Being outdoors hunting in the forest, fishing rivers and streams, playing golf, working his garden and farming were all things that brought Walter great joy during his earthly life. Most important in Walter's life was his love of his family that he cherished. There are so many wonderful memories of Walter that will always remain in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw Chapel. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Helena Cemetery with The Rev. John Pete Fedoronko conducting the service.

Walter's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to his caregivers and the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice for the wonderful, loving care that was given to their Uncle Walter.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.