John Brynarsky - Obituary

ohn Heinrich Brynarsky 7.6.51 -8.17.14 John H. Brynarsky, 63, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed peacefully on August 17, 2014 at the home of his childhood friend in Brandywine, MD. He was Born July 6, 1951, in Washington, DC, to Jack and Helga Brynarsky. While living in District Heights, MD he attended Central High School. In 1968 the family moved to Harwood, MD. John, however, continued to attend Central, graduating in 1969. He followed his dad’s career and joined the Operating Engineers Local 77, as a heavy equipment crane operator, beginning his employment with Crane Rental of Washington, DC. Through the years his skill and expertise as a crane operator found him in demand by many companies throughout the metro area. In 1979, at the age of 28, he was operating tower cranes. While working on an addition to the DC Jail he was called upon during a prison escape. From his tower position he was able to radio police below to the whereabouts of the escapee. John was then recognized for his talents in a two page article in the Washington Post. Known to his closest friends as “Narsky”, he enjoyed boating, fishing, eating crabs, and his own personal fireworks displays. His most enjoyment came from riding his Harley Davidson. Traveling with friends to numerous motorcycling events, including Laconia, NH, several trips to Daytona, FL and two trips to Sturgis, SD in 2007 and 2010. John is survived by his son, Jason Brynarsky, Odenton, MD; his sister Elaine Baker and husband Joe, Edgewater, MD; his mother Helga Brynarsky, Edgewater, MD. He was preceded in death by his father, John J. Brynarsky. The family would like to thank Alan Nashwinter and Hope Cooner for their love and caring devotion of “Narsky” during his time of illness at their home. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made, in John’s name to Hospice of the Chesapeake.