Timothy Pezanowski Obituary

Timothy Edward Pezanowski SPRUCE HEAD, ME - Timothy Edward Pezanowski, 53, of Spruce Head, ME, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1968 in Charleston, SC to Walter Stanley Pezanowski, Jr, and Judy Alice Dickerson Pezanowski. Tim was a graduate of Bishop England High School, Charleston, SC and continued his education at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, completing an Associate's degree in the culinary arts. Throughout his career, Tim or 'Pez', worked at many restaurants. After college, he started work at South Kitchen in Atlanta, GA and moving up the coast, he worked at the Tradewinds, Isle of Palms, SC, and continued on to Maine. Once in Maine, some of the restaurants he worked at include, Park St. Grille, Waterworks, Rathbone, and the Samoset. Taking a break from cooking, he worked at the Maine State Prison, the Knox County Jail, Back Cove Yachts, and as a friendly UPS man. Tim and his wife, Denise, opened the Lobster Shack in Rockland ME, and have been serving the community for ten seasons. Tim loved connecting with family and friends over food. He enjoyed being by the water, whether it was fishing, ice fishing, or soaking up the sun on white beaches. Tim additionally cherished out-running the snow with Denise and wintering in Florida. When his daughter, Ashley, was young, he inspired her with superheroes, and they treasured going to the movies together. He was also a proud member of the local Free Masons lodge. Tim touched the hearts of everyone he met, will be missed by many, and will be remembered fondly for his bear hugs. Tim is survived by his wife, Denise Ames; his daughter, Ashley Pezanowski; his step-children, Jarod Bray and his wife, Leslie, Julia Adair her husband, Ian; his step-grandson, Finley Adair; his sister, Jackie Meade and her husband, Shorty; and his nephews, Josh Meade, and Ryan Meade. He is predeceased by his parents, Walter 'Pez' and Judy Pezanowski, and his father-in-law, Alvah Ames. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or to the American Cancer Society. Tim's family has chosen to remember his life with a service at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan's Island. To share a memory or condolence with them, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston