John Joseph Druzinski,

John Joseph Druzinski, age 83, of Stony Point, NC, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, in Davis Hospital. Born June 3, 1927 in Staten Island, NY, Mr. Druzinski was retired from Matlack Tanker Transport and was a member of 469 Teamsters Union. He was a member of St. Veronica Catholic Church in Howell, New Jersey. He loved horse racing.  John was preceded in death by his father, Walter Druzinski and his wife of thirty-eight years, Josephine Rose Druzinski, as well as two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Jo Terharr and husband Chris, of Stony Point, NC. Mr. Druzinski is also survived by two grandsons, Christopher and Erik of the home. He has one sister, Terry Souza of Jackson, New Jersey. He has a number of nieces and nephews. No formal services are planned at this time and interment will be in the family plot in New Jersey at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Asso. 514 Daniels Street, #109, Raleigh, NC 27560 or the American Heart Asso. 3131 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville NC 27560.  Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service in Taylorsville, NC have been entrusted with arrangements.