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Roy Anthony Nacewicz

1942 - 2019

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Rostislav Eismont posted a condolence

Friday, May 10, 2019

I've known Roy since the 1970s. At one point I owned his 37 Club Cabriolet. He has/had my 34 roadster which I had gotten from Dave Rehor. I still have Roy's 79 van rusting away in my yard! I was just about to make a call to talk about a current need when I saw the news. Roy was always there when we needed him. He was always ready to share any knowledge. Yes, he will be missed on many, many levels. Good man! Rosti

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Mike Ready posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

To the family of Roy Nacewicz, Mary & I are driving to Tenn. to see a aunt. On our way back home I wanted to go see Henry Ford's Greenfield village. I contacted Roy to see where to stay. When Roy learned of our visit he asked us to extend our stay so I could see the MOTOR MUSTER in Greenfield Village & he also wanted to have us visit other places he had organized for us. So our 2 day stay turned out to be a 6 day stay seeing & doing many things Roy told us about & he wanted me to drive one of his vintage cars in the MOTOR MUSTER. I was just told by my friend Mac VanPelt (VanPelt Sales---transmission parts & other vintage Ford parts supplier) about Roy's passing April 18th. I am so saddened about his passing. I was so looking forward to meeting Roy after many years of calling buying parts & emailing back & forth. I am so sad to not to gotten to meet him & enjoy our time with Roy. May he rest in peace. Mike Ready 8908 NE 349th street La Center, WA 98629

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Edward Hart posted a condolence

Saturday, April 27, 2019

I have known Roy for over twenty years primarily during the course of a restoration of a 1932 Ford Five Window Coupe. We talked every time I made it to Hershey and over the phone. He always acted as though I was his closest friend and gave me the attention I needed to complete my projects. Roy's fasteners were always correct for the application and I would look forward to doing business with him. In more recent times, I started work on a 1931 Cabriolet and I contacted Roy for the fasteners that I needed to assemble this car. All my previous conversations of course were about the 1932 and when I called him about the 1931, he asked me, "Ed have you crossed over to the dark side"? I will miss Roy and think of him every time I am in the Coupe and Cabriolet knowing that his efforts are what are holding everything together for me. Sincerely, Ed Hart

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Gary Krupinski posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

I am so sorry to hear that my friend has passed. I've not only known Roy for 35 years I've sold him all his fasteners. Old Ford fasteners was his passion. I'm going to miss all the long phone calls we've had every week. Half the time we talked about bolts and the other half we talked about family. Roy will be dearly missed. My prayers are with his family.

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Brendan Sherwood posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Marlana and family, I sorry to hear of Roys passing, it is a great loss on every level! Brendan and Family

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Michael and Rhonda Ricketts lit a candle

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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GodSpeed Roy, and deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Mike and Rhonda Ricketts.

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Jeffrey B. Goldstein posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

I only met Roy a few times but when we spoke on the phone we were like old friends. He guided me to the parts I needed and steered me away from those I didn't. Roy advised me on many projects and I will be forever thankful. The old car community lost a real friend, a true car guy and a great resource. Rest in Peace

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Jim wilson posted a condolence

Monday, April 22, 2019

Sad news of roy’s Passing. Roy was a friend personally and professionally. He will be missed by so many. To his family; my deepest condolence on loosing him. R.I.P my friend.

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John Higgins posted a condolence

Monday, April 22, 2019

I met Roy over the phone about seven years ago when buying acid etch window glass 'bugs' for my '47 Ford. He took the time to carefully and enthusiastically explain how to do the job. I was instantly impressed and thought he was just the nicest gentleman. Although all of us mere mortals are going to miss you, all the guys in Ford Heaven are going to be very glad to see you arrive Roy! God's speed.

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Bill Timoszyk posted a condolence

Monday, April 22, 2019

I met Roy in 1967 or 68 , when he had his "Fresh" 1937 Ford 2 Door Sedan. Our paths crossed often here in SE Michigan (and other places). He was the consummate gentleman and scholar, and ALWAYS willing to share that knowledge. My condolences to his family, and countless fans. Rest in Peace, my Friend. Bill T

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"Stumpy" & Cindy Stone posted a condolence

Monday, April 22, 2019

Our condolences to Marlana and the family. We just found out about Roy's passing, a great surprise. I met Roy while I was the announcer with the AARA. I welcomed him aboard the first time he came to a race, and we became friends from that moment. We had much in common and spent time together trading racing and car stories at the races. Even pulled a few pranks as well. We kept in touch since the AARA disbanded and were to get together this summer at a vintage Stock Car meet. Alas, it is not to be. Rest well, old buddy. You will be missed. "Stumpy"

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Donald Sorel Jr posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

I am honored that we have crossed paths and I have the opportunity to own one of your great racecars that you built with superior pride and craftsmanship. You were an amazing man with such great all around knowledge. I will miss speaking to you and hearing your fun stories that you shared with me the 5/6 nights a week on FB. You were a great help to me in more ways than you would ever know. I will miss having you on trip we were planning next February, driving our race cars on the original NASCAR Daytona Beach sand race course. Roy, Thank you for everything. Firm hand shake buddy, RIP - Don Jr

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John & Dick Hecker posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Dear Nacewicz Family, So sorry to learn about Roy's Passing. We've know Roy since the mid 80s. Not only did we share the love of early Ford V8s but also NASCAR and Ford racecars in general. Thanks to Roy we met Jack Roush and got a privet tour of his collection in 1996. I loved Roy's #10 Cote Motor Co. 1933 Elgin road racer. I'll never forget when Roy told us that he had the #10 at Michigan Speedway on display and NASCAR boss Dick Beatty wanted to take it for a spin around the track. Roy said "We were buzzing down the back stretch doing over 80 when I told Dick that the tires were original. Dick backed off right away! Roy sure helped us out over the years with hardware of customer's cars. I too have a soft spot for Roy's mint green 1937 Sedan Delivery. Our local Chapter RG11 used it on our All Ford Picnic t-shirts in 1987. One last thing we both collected NASCAR die-cast cars...Ford of course! Rest in peace Roy!

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Wendy Root posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Marlana and Family, We are going to miss seeing Roy at the speedway. Even after the AARA was disbanded, we kept in touch and seen each other several times a year. In the more recent years we seen him at events held at the Fremont Speedway. He loved those stock coupes. Roy was a very caring and compassionate fella. I'm not sure how many people were able to see that side of him, but we did. He was a great friend and will be missed. Our condolences Ken "Red", Gloria "P-Nut" and Wendy Root

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

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Duane Samelak posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Dear Nacewicz Family, Marlena, Tony and Julie (it was hard not to call you Landry) and the entire family. Our friendship began in 1973 via my brother who worked with Roy in Body Engineering at Ford. The love of the Ford Flathead V8’s and in the 1937 Ford was born. Many days , nights, weekend.. were spent learning, laughing and building a friendship. During this time I learned a tremendous amount about the Ford V8 and 1937 Fords. Instructions “Hands On” experience help him in his restorations. The ultimate honor was when he allowed to sell us the 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan, his first restoration. My other hobby prior to the old Fords is Lionel Trains. Sharing this with Roy ignited him to obtain his Lionel train set, that was at his parents in Agawam, MA. We still would chat about them even a recently a month or two ago. If somebody would ask me I could easily right a book about my Buddy Roy Nacewicz. The stories, our adventures, the characters we encountered over the years. Prior to the internet and digital photo era. Every correspondence when searching for cars and parts were done by phone or mail. Pictures were harder to obtain. Many a road trip for the N.O.S. Grille or new project ended in a dead end. However the memories and laughs would last a lifetime. So many wonderful times... trips to Hershey, Tulsa, Kansas City, St Paul, Indy and Toronto a just a few. Perhaps one day I can share one of the favorite story of going through customs to enter Canada, heading to the Ford Car Show in Toronto. It is an honor to be associated with the man Roy Nacewicz. Proud to be known as his friend. Even though we never had a chance to visit again..our conversation via text or email were always enjoyable and filled with laughter. Miss and love you “Coach” Respectfully and lovingly... Duane Samelak

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Chris Levan posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Marlana, I am very sad to hear of Roy's passing. He was a great friend and 37 Ford consultant to me over the years and shared my love of those cars. He coached me on many restoration activities over the near 40 years that I knew him. I had hoped that he would see my restored 37 Ford Sedan Delivery this summer.. He always had time to consult with me on this project which spanned multiple decades. He will be missed as my long time friend along with his contribution to the Early V-8 Fords.

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Ralph Hubbard posted a condolence

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Roy and I go way back to 1978, when he and Gene Payne hosted the first and only National V8 Club Judging Seminar held in Dearborn or anywhere for that matter. Roy and I established a friendship immediately that has lasted to this day. In 1978 the V8 Club was young and there was much excitement among the serious members to develop a judging system that was fair and mindful of the authenticity aspect of judging. Roy was not only involved in this process but he later built a business around his interest in helping Ford restorers build and restore their cars with the correct hardware. As is true with so many things today, the V8 Club started to lessen judging requirements to make life easier for people in V8 Club in judging competition; Roy, to his credit, never wavered in his desire to keep the judging standards at their highest, no matter the pressure. If Roy believed in something and believed it to be right, he stuck with it, damn the torpedoes, he was a man of principle. God love him, he was always my friend. Even though I'm in California and he was in Michigan I'd see him every year I went to Hershey. This annual event was never complete without seeing Roy. I'll really miss him. Ralph Hubbard

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Leif Fredriksson posted a condolence

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Dear Marlana and Family Nacewicz, We received the sad and shocking news here in Sweden. My wife Gulli and I will always remember when we met you Marlana at our visit to your welcoming home in 2011 and you are now in our thoughts at this trying time. While I saw Roy and his '37 Club Cabriolet at my first Grand National V-8 Meet at Dearborn Inn in 1973, I did not present myself at that time. At the GN in 1983 I admired his turquoise '37 Sedan Delivery, "Ford Service School" equipped. First time I met with Roy was in 1989 when he arranged a tour at his department at the Ford Body and Chassis Engineering Division Building in Dearborn. Knowing about Roy and his employment at Ford and I contacted him in order to meet people working in the same branch of car research and development as I did for Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, Sweden. As a representative for Volvo it was quite suspicious to Ford to let me in and the day before I left Volvo for this visit, we received a message from Ford's safety department that my visit was not acceptable. But Roy talked his boss into acceptance and both Roy and his boss guided me on a tour in that building under the condition that I did not ask about what I saw. Since I learned to know Roy he supplied "tons" of screws and nuts for my Ford projects and with his knowledge he helped me in many ways with parts and shipping assistance. Last time we met was in Dearborn in 2018 when I was part of the judging team on his 32 Sedan Delivery, a true Dearborn Medallion winner. I will miss Roy's reports about his grandson's hockey career development as well as his appreciation of the Swedish players in Red Wings. I will miss his jokes and my long and true friendship with Roy. May Roy rest in Peace. Leif and Gulli Fredriksson Gothenburg, Sweden

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Cecil E Polan posted a condolence

Saturday, April 20, 2019

I am saddened to learn of Roy's death. He will be surely missed. A real friend to old Ford people.

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Steve Fehniger posted a condolence

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Marlana, It is with sincere sympathy for you and your family that I write this. Although we have not had the opportunity to meet, I wanted you to know that Roy has been an incredible technical resource/mentor as I worked with my father to restore my first Flathead. His willingness to provide guidance, support, motivation and a kick when needed were invaluable. I will treasure the hours and hours spent on the phone gaining this insight in the midst of orders (or at times no order just a question) when Roy was willing to be a mentor to a relatively young flathead restorer. Most recently a discussion focused on enclosed trailers and places to shop nearly resulted in a trip together to USA trailer in Monroe a couple weeks ago. I could not have finished without the parts, knowledge and encouragement he provided on a 13+ year effort. He will be deeply missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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Lisa Shimmell posted a condolence

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Marlana, I am so sorry for your loss. Roy's help was crucial when my dear Roger died. I wish you peace. Lisa

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Lawrie Kyte posted a condolence

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Our thoughts are with you at this trying time, Although I never met Roy, I had bough many nuts and bolts for our old fords from him and only talked with him in the last month. He was a very honest and helpful guy. We were so lucky to have Roy to help us out with our old fords. He will be missed. Lawrie Kyte Australia

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Michael and Jane Driskell posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Marlana, You guys have been like a second family to both myself and my parents. I have known you guys my whole life!. Roy was a huge mentor for me personally and I will miss him dearly, and our weekly hour long calls. Roy was like a legend in my life and stories of him will be told for many years to come. Myself, Jane and my parents will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot describe how we will miss him. We truly cherish the thirty plus years of friendship, and am honored to have had Roy in my life!

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Bruce N. Nelson posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Marlana; While we all know that the time will come, we are never prepared for that time. It is with sadness in my heart that I have to say how sorry I am for this time. But, I will have the memories of years of talking and sharing time with Roy that will get me through this time. I remember this past June when we were together and shared a laugh and a smile. How great that fleeting time was. Please know that we share your sadness and will remember the good times.

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Jay Temple posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Marlana, Crystal and I truly were saddened to hear of Roy's passing. He was a great friend and a genuine asset to all who knew him. The Hershey and Dearborn memories will always be cherished and we wish we could be with you in your time or grief. God bless you and your entire family.

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Don Rogers posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Marlana, I was shocked to hear about Roy today. I had just been talking to him the other day and he was offering me encouragement in my recovery from surgery. I think back fondly of my annual visits to the Archives and my visits and stays with You and Roy. I know I enjoyed the visits more than the Archives. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will truly miss Roy.

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Ken Burke posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Dear Roy's Family. He will be greatly missed. I am is San Diego, so I cannot attend. I just wish you can celebrate life in grand scale and Sorry for your Loss. Regards, Ken Burke

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Sgt Scott Gendjar - Hedger (Monroe County Sheriff's Office) posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

My deepest condolences to all of the Nacewicz family. I grew up in Dearborn with Anthony and Landy on Hollywood Street. Anthony and I were best friends and I would often watch him play hockey in Allen Park with Roy. It seems like yesterday. It just happens that Im a Supervisor with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the report of Roy's passing came to my desk. I had no idea he had moved into Monroe County or I surely would have stopped by to see him. Thoughts and prayers to all involved.. Rest easy Mr Nacewicz..

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David and Elaine Rehor posted a condolence

Friday, April 19, 2019

Marlana and all the rest of Roy's family, We were both truly saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend (of 40 some years). The memories that we shared were countless and will stay with us forever. May he rest in peace. David and Elaine

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