Emil F. Bednarz, age 84, of Jasper, FL. passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison following an extended illness. Emil was born in Garfield, New Jersey on March 28, 1930 to the late Frank and Mary Bednarz. He worked as a technician/mechanic for Bendix/Honeywell Corporation. He served in the National Guard and was a big supporter of the Crossroads Fire Department. In his spare time he loved raising homer and fantail pigeons. Mr. Bednarz was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Emil was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Bednarz and a daughter Lisa Bednarz.

Survivors include his daughter, Gerry Gail Collins (Will Collins); two step sons, Scott Nichols (Belinda Everett) and Tom Nichols; one step daughter, Deborah Little; two grandsons, Christopher Delsie and Bruce Delsie, three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.