Henryk Frik, age 70, beloved father, grandfather and husband, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL. He was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2022. After receiving chemotherapy for weeks, he was hospitalized on October 13th. He passed away two days later from sepsis. He is survived by his wife, Maria Frik; children Maciej and Malgorzata Frik; and his granddaughter Kylie Frik.

He was born on February 23rd, 1952 in Golczewo, Poland to Stefan and Helena Frik.

Henryk attended Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace (Hight School) in Swinoujscie, and proudly served as a Firefighter for the Fire Department in Miedzyzdroje and then in Swinoujscie, Poland. He received bronze and silver medal for his service. He ranked as a "starszy ogniomistrz" (battery sergeant major).

He married the love of his life, Maria, with whom he had two beautiful children, Maciej and Malgorzata. Together they worked hard to build beautiful and strong life and family. He lived in Miedzyzdroje with his family until 1998, when they migrated to New York City.

There, he worked as an electrician for Delco Electrical Corporation until his retirement at age 70. He moved to Minneola, FL with his wife in May 2022.

Henryk loved to read science fiction novels and historical books, mainly about WWI and WWII. His favorite authors were Tom Clancy, Frank Herbert, Robert Ludlum and Stanislaw Lem. He also enjoyed playing video games, watching sci fi movies, traveling with his family and remodeling and upgrading his family home.

At young age, Henryk played guitar and also played in a band in HS. He collected plane/ship models and electrical train models. At later years, he also collected science fiction collectibles.

Henryk loved to listen to classical rock such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin and Pink Floyd.

Tatusiu, Dziadku and Kochany Henryku you might be gone but your memories will always live with us. We love you with all our hearts and we will always miss you. We know you are at peace, in heaven and our Lord is watching over you. We will be forever grateful and thankful for everything you did for us. You were the greatest husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law. We know you loved us very much and continue to love us in heaven.

Prayer for Henryk:

Dear heavenly Father,

There is a season and time for everything in this world. Today you have granted us a chance to celebrate the life of our loved one, Henryk Frik and we want to say thank you.

Even though we are finding it hard to accept what has happened, we know that everything works out together for good. Father, give us the peace that surpasses all understanding as we start this funeral program. Give us the strength to share the beautiful moments that we shared with Henryk our beloved departed.

We remember that death has been swallowed up in victory. We remember that death has lost its sting. We thank you, God, for giving us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Thank you for sending your son Jesus to die on the cross to take away all the sins of this world for those who believe we are saved by grace through faith. We have peace and comfort knowing your truths that Henry was also able to receive Salvation and the gift of eternal life through his belief in you and what your son Jesus did on the cross for us.

Please help us remember to be steadfast and immovable in our faith, not fearing death, but rejoicing in our victory.

Father, we thank you for the mystery that is our confident expectation. We thank you that in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet, we will all be changed. We thank you that our temporary bodies will be clothed with eternal, immortal, glorified bodies. May we find comfort in this promise, even as we grieve the passing of our beloved from this life.

Though Henryk is not with us physically, we rejoice knowing that we will see Henryk again when we join you in your house, Lord.

Please fill us with divine strength, that we may be able to honor the life of our family member, Henryk.  Let your grace be upon us today that we may be able to support one another. Wrap your arms around us through this painful period and let your joy be our strength. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray.

Amen.