Florence, SC – Paul Joseph "P.J." Gajda. 69. passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at MUSC.

P.J. was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph Paul and Genevieve Cristoe Gajda. P.J. worked with Rockwell Automotive as an Electrical Engineer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

A memorial service will be August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Florence, SC.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Blease Gajda of Florence; a son, P.J. II (Brittany) Gajda; two daughters,Michelle Blease Gajda, Patricia Gajda Kuntz; sister, Nancy Burr and his six grandchildren, Connor,Wesley, Parker, Hazel, Alexander and Piper.

Memorials may be made to St Anthony Catholic Church, 2536 Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC 29501

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC is assisting the Family with arrangements.