Colonel Lewis Roman Byzewski, 84, of Riverton, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019. He was born to parents Roman Frank Byzewski and Catherine (Wojnarowicz) on April 2, 1935 in Minto, North Dakota. Lewis was the youngest of seven children and grew up helping his father and siblings around the farm. After graduating from high school in 1953, he went on to study at the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry.

Lewis enlisted in the Army in August 1959 as a First Lieutenant and throughout his 31 year service made his way to the ranking of Colonel before retiring in 1990. During his military career, he was stationed in Texas, France, New Mexico, Korea, Maryland, Washington D.C, Germany, Pennsylvania and Fort Dix, NJ. While working at the Pentagon, some notable patients of his were General Westmorland, General Scharwzkopf and Senator Strom Thurmond. After retiring from the service, he acquired his real estate license and enjoyed helping families find new homes.

A devoted Catholic, he was a Eucharistic Minister for his church and attended mass every day followed by his morning walk. Lewis loved to travel the world and spend time with his family. He spoke five different languages and enjoyed speaking Italian at family gatherings.   He was a member of the Societa' Bel Italia club for many years, and also served as President until its dissolution.

Lewis married Barbara Elaine Savitsky on September 18, 1971 in Fort Myers, VA. Together they raised their son, Mark. In August 1988, he married Patricia Hoffman of Marlton, NJ and they settled in Riverton, NJ.

Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his wife Patricia, brothers Leanard, Floryan, sisters Catherine, Caroline, Alice, and Effie, and his niece Gail.

Survived by his son Mark and his wife Giovanna (Mattera), grandchildren, Roman, Ava, and Marek. Brother-in-Law Daniel Savitsky, dear friend Gabriella McCleary and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 25 from 8:30am to 10:30am at Weber Funeral Home, 112 Broad St, Riverton, NJ 08077. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday July 25 at 11:00am at the Sacred Heart Church, 4 ^th & Linden Riverton, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lewis' memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Riverton.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.weberfuneralhomeinc.com