In memoriam: Ed Janeczek -- "His loving nature will be remembered"

Ed Janeczek, a field installation specialist for Congoleum for 25 years, died March 25 in Naples, Fla., from complications due to cancer. He was 64.

Janeczek had been actively involved in the flooring industry for more than 45 years. While at Congoleum, he taught more than 3,000 training seminars to 50,000 trade professionals. Before becoming a Congoleum installation specialist, the Oak Forest, Ill., native owned Crete Carpet and Tile in Crete, Ill. He moved to Naples three years ago.