FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2004 THE HARTFORD COURANT DEATHS ASHFORD Michael S. "Red" Burkey R. Plourde Avoiette Rubye J. Spears BLOOMFIELD Clarence "Bud" Oswald BRISTOL Gladys R. Goodwin Harry A.
Grindle BROOKLYN Lynette R. Plourde CHESHIRE Hazard CROMWELL Russel F. Yerrington EAST HARTFORD Carl M. Branciforte George A. Carnelli Ernest J.
Levesque, Sr. Joseph Simao, Sr. ENFIELD Emil W. Hoginski Sr. Mary Joan Pitrus, CSSF FARMINGTON Belinda Lou Lewallen GLASTONBURY George A.
Carnelli Sarah "Sally" D. Cavanna Alice M. Newman HARTFORD Mary "Maureen" Kelly Loretta G. Lord KENSINGTON Donald A. Laviana, Lawndale Street MANCHESTER Mary M.
Faignant Barbara R. Hauschild Samuel E. McAllister Catherine L. Markie Alice M. Newman Donna L.
Panciera Ethel M. Walker Shirley Ann L. Williams MIDDLETOWN Marguerite "Claire" Pikor Sr. Mary Joan Pitrus, CSSF Barbara Jean Reeve Placing Obituaries And Memoriams This town-by-town listing is offered by The Hartford Courant. Paid death announcements appearing below may be telephoned to 241-6392, faxed to 241-3866 or e-mailed to Our hours are Monday- Friday to Saturday 1p.m.
to 6p.m., Sundays and Holidays 11a.m. to Photo Deadlines: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Also, In Memoriams may be placed Obituaries also available Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. on-line at www.ctnow.com DEATH NOTICES CAVANNA, Sarah "Sally" (Durkin) Sarah "Sally" (Durkin) Cavanna, of Deerfield, FL and South Glastonbury, loving wife of Dominic J. Cavanna passed away Tuesday, (March 23, 2004).
Born in Hartford, daughter of the late John and Sarah (Cooney) Durkin, she had lived in South Glastonbury many years. She attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy and was a dental hygienist from Boston Medical College, and has been a loving wife and mother for over 50 years. Along with her husband she is survived by her three children, Sally, whom she made her home with, Annemarie and Richard Monge and son, John all from Glastonbury; her five grandchildren whom she loved and adored, Carrie and Brian Feltman of Upper Arlington, OH, Richard Monge, Christina and Nicholas Cavanna all of Glastonbury; a brother, William Durkin and his wife, Sylvia of Unionville; her family of in Jenny Valluzzi, Teresa Priskwaldo, Frances Baribault, Mary Shiebler, John and Theresa Cavanna, Gerald and Nancy Cavanna, James and Sandra Cavanna, Martha Cavanna; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was pre-deceased by a brother, John Durkin and a sister, VanNostrand. Funeral service will be Monday, 9 a.m. from the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Glastonbury, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, Hopewell South Glastonbury.
Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, South Glastonbury. Friends call at the funeral home Sunday, March 28 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Lung 45 Ash East Hartford, CT 06108. FAIGNANT, Mary Mildred (Turner) Mary Mildred (Turner) Faignant died Thursday, (March 25, 2004) at Crestfield-Fenwood Care Home in Manchester.
She was born Feb. 14, 1910 in Proctor, VT. and was a resident of Springfield, VT. most of her life before moving to South Windsor. She was predeceased by husband, Henry G.
Faignant and is survived by two daughters, Mary E. Faignant, South Windsor and Eileen Kendall, N. Springfield, VT; three two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mass and burial will be 31, in Springfield, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Senior Center, 139 Main Spfld, VT.
or the Visiting Nurses, 8 Keynote Vernon. CT. Please notet not all death notices are in DEATH NOTICES BRANCIFORTE, Carl M. Carl M. Branciforte, 90, beloved husband of Filomena (Marino) Branciforte, of East Hartford, died Thursday, (March 25, 2004) in a local Conv.
Home. Born in Cromwell, son of the late James and Rosa Carta Branciforte, he lived in Middletown many, years Hartford prior over to 40 years moving ago. to He was employed at Pratt and Whitney as a general Forman in the manufacturing section for over 40 years prior to his retirement. He served in the Air National Guard for many years at Bradley Field. He enjoyed working part-time at Hallmark Tire of Glastonbury.
Mr. guide Branciforte U.T.C in Hartford, and volunteered for tour guide at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford. Carl also enjoyed gardening and the fruits of his labor there. Besides his loved wife, he leaves a son, James M. and his wife Maureen Branciforte of Cheshire; his daughter and her husband, Laraine and Michael Fiereck of East Hartford; four brothers, Sabastian Branciforte, Peter Branciforte, Emilo Branciforte all of Cromwell, Angelo Branciforte of Middletown; his sisters, Dolores B.
Russo of Niantic, and Concetina Branciforte of Cromwell; three grandchildren, David and Jennifer Fiereck of Rocky Hill, Steven Fiereck of Middietown, and Chaela Branciforte at home. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Mary Branciforte (an infant sister), Mary Certo, and Josephine Monarca. A procession will form Monday at 10 a.m. in the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Glastonbury, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christopher's Church, Brewer East Hartford, at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow in St. Sebastian's Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at home Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Church in his mem- ory. BERMAN, Leonard J.
Leonard J. Berman, of Mohawk Drive, West Hartford, died Wednesday, (March 24, 2004) surrounded by his wife, sister-in-law Faith and brother-in-law Burton. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late William and Sylvia (Elman) Berman. He attended Weaver High School, Hartford, and Champlains Army College, Veteran New York. of the He was Korean War.
Mr. Berman was an owner of Berman Appliances, Franklin Avenue, Hartford until his retirement. He then went on to K. Lavery's in West Hartford. He was a long time member of Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford.
Leonard was an athlete who enjoyed walking, hiking, biking, and skiing. He also pursued hobbies gardening and was a nature lover. He leaves his beloved wife, Nancy (Shapiro) Berman; his devoted sister and brother-in-law, Faith and Burton Levy of West Hartford and their children: Lisa Levy and David Patin of Austin, TX, Jill and Philip Grand and Erin and Linda Grand of Hillsborough, NJ; and his brother, Joel Berman and his wife Barbara Dean and their families of Bloomfield. He also leaves a daughter, Heidi Price and her husband Glen and grandson, Glennie New York, NY; and his son Eric of Wolcott. The family extends its deep appreciation and gratitude to the following special individuals: David Weil for his compassion, guidance and love; to Arlene, Michael and Andrea Horn, and to Marilyn and Ed Slovitt for their loving support; also to Sr.
Helen Dowd and the entire staff of IEA of West Hartford for their care; and to Elaine and Jordan Perlroth and Nurse Nancy of VNA. Funeral services will be held TODAY, March 26, 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortu640 Farmington Hartford, with Rabbi Stephen Fuchs officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Ward and Affleck Streets, Hartford. A private period of mourning will be observed by the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Intensive Education Academy, 840 North Main Street, West Hartford 06117 or to the VNA Health Care, Pat Wilson, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, 06105. For further information, directions or to share memories of Leonard with his family, please visit online at HAZARD, Archer Archer Hazard, 87, of Cook Hill Road, a life long resident of Cheshire died Wednesday, (March 24, 2004). He was the husband of Dorothy Hazard. He was born in Waterbury, March 3, 1917, the of the late Percy and Ruby (Barnes) Hazard. Mr.
Hazard was a World War Marine Corp. Veteran serving in Bougainville and Guam and later was in auto sales. He was a life time member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire, an avid gardener and a UCONN Husky Fan. He lived a life of doing for others. Besides his wife of 61 years, he is survived by two sons, Bruce Hazard of Cheshire and Roger Hazard of Springville, AL; and a daughter, Sally Fazzone of Cheshire; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by three sisters, Dorothy Bower, Marjorie Anderson, and Emily Parris. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday the First Congregational Church of Cheshire, 111 Church Dr. The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main Street is in charge of arrangements. alphabetical order DEATH NOTICES FIORE, Eleanor P. Eleanor P.
Fiore, 81, of West Stafford Stafford Springs, died Thursday (March 25, 2004) at home after a brief illness. She was born in Norwich, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Foley) Driscoll, and moved to Stafford at a young age. After graduation from Stafford High School, she was employed as an executive secretary in the Office of the State Commissioner on Domestic Animals until after her marriage. She returned to State service when Benjamin Muzio was named Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and remained until her retirement in 1987. She has been active in politics in the Town since she Democratic, became a voter and participated in political campaigns and elections through the years.
She was secretary of the Stafford Democratic Town Committee for 22 years, been a member of the Committee for more than 50 years. She was a communicant of St. Edward Parish, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America for over 50 years, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Italian Benefit Society, and was a Notary Public. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of 58 years of and marriage daughters-in-law Kenneth Fiore; two Michael sons. Fiore and Diane P.
Fiore, Thomas J. Fiore, Esq. and Wilma Fiore; a grandson Brett M. Fiore all of Stafford Springs; five step grandchildren Cathy Torrisi, John Cheman, Tammy Cheman, Carolina Cadena, and Belen Cadena; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral will be held Monday March 29, with a procession forming at 9 a.m.
at Introvigne Funeral Home, 51 East Main Street, Stafford Springs, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Edward Church, High Street, Stafford Springs. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs.
Calling hours are Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Edward School Memorial Fund, 6 Benton Stafford Springs, CT 06076. FISANICH, Carolyne Lea Mrs.
Carolyne Lea Fisanich, 78, beloved wife of 48 years to Nicholas Fisanich, Wallingford, died on Wednesday, (March 24, 2004) in CT Hospice, 'Branford. Daughter of the late Joseph and Goldie Thompkins Sicotte, she was born on October 26, 1925, in Montreal, Canada and was a Milford resident and Apex, NC before moving to Wallingford. Mrs. Fisanich was the at the Bridgeport Hospital Federal Credit Union before her retirement. In addition to her husband, she leaves a daughter, Denise Chandler of Wallingford; two sons, Gary Gray, Sr.
and his wife Jacqueline of West Haven; Robert Gray of Manchester; four grandson, Nicholas Gray, Austin and Barrett Chandler; two great grandchildren; a sister, Yvonne Davis; two brothers of Milford, Roger and his wife, Eleanor of Milford; Arthur Sicotte of New York; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Elaine Denhup, Jean Udzinski, and Janet Burwell; brother, Raymond Sicotte. Friends may call on Sunday, March 28, from 12 Noon 3 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford, followed by a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Branford, CT 06405.
NAZZARO, Betsy M. Betsy M. Nazzaro, 81, of Rocky Hill, died Monday (March 22, 2004). Born in Rocky Hill, she was daughter of the late Samuel and Jennie Nazzaro. She lived her entire life in Rocky Hill, 80 years in the same house.
Betsy graduated from Wethersfield High School, class of 1940. She worked for 22 years at Aetna Fire Ins. Co. In 1965, she went to work for her brother-in-law, William Smith at Service Press Inc. She worked there until the company closed in 1978.
Betsy then went to work for the State of Conn. at the Transportation Dept. She retired in 1989 to stay at home and care for her mother and her younger sister, Mary Margaret (the love of her life). She devoted the last 20 years of her life caring for others and still found time to be Republican Registrar of Voters in Rocky Hill from 1972 to 1997. Betsy was predeceased by three sisters, Esther Nazzaro, Elizabeth O'Donnell and Mary Margaret Nazzaro.
She is survived by a brother, Samuel and his wife Angela; a sister, Dorothy Smith and her husband William. She is also survived by four nephews, Scott Smith of Wethersfield, William Smith, Jr. of Alexandria, VA, Samuel Nazzaro of Lynn, MA and Daniel Nazzaro and his wife, Dawn and their children of Cromwell; a niece, Lucinda Cooper and her fiance, Louis Presta and a great niece, Amy, all of Rocky Hill. She was predeceased by a nephew, Mark Nazzaro. Thanks to Beverly Brown and Joy Bent, her primary Betsy.
Calling hours they, at caregiver for the care gave Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 26. The funeral service will be at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 10 a.m. March 27.
Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 103 Woodland Hartford, CT 06105-1240. DEATH NOTICES HAUSCHILD, Barbara R. Barbara R. Hauschild, beloved wife for 55 years of Vernon F. Hauschild, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, (March 24, 2004) after a courageous four year battle with cancer.
She was born in Derby on April 26, 1926, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Anna (O'Neill) Rose and resided in this state all her life. She graduated from Middietown High School, Class of '44, and attended Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing, Hartford Colfor Women, St. Joseph College and the University of Hartford. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Donovan of Bristol, Katherine Clark of Manchester; and her son, Dr.
Douglas C. Hauschild of Asheville, NC, as well as a brother, Thomas E. Rose, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; and a sister, Virginia Wodecki of Peoria, AZ. She also had 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Barbara was a stay at home Mom, but before marriage she worked as a technician in Materials Development Laboratories at Pratt Whitney Aircraft and after the children were raised, she worked as an Underwriter at the Traveler's Insurance Company for over 20 years. She was an active member of St. Bartholomew Church, since, it's was a inception member of in the Adult Choir, Bazaar Committee, Alter Committee, Parish Council, St. Gerard Mothers Circle, CCD Staff, Baptismal Garment Committee and at one time the Girl Scout Leader for it's Girl Scout Troop. Barbara was a past president of the Gibbons Assembly.
Funeral Service will be Monday, March 29, 9:15 a.m. from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester, with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, Manchester.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bartholomew Church, 45 Ludlow Road, Manchester, CT 06040; John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 73A Haynes Street, Manchester, CT 06040 or the Hospice program for Visiting Nurses and Home Services, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066. KARNILOWICZ, Rudolf Theodore Rudolf Theodore Karnilowicz, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband of 52 years of Mary (Gerundo) Karnilowicz, died peacefully Wednesday, (March 24, 2004) at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Besides his wife, Rudy leaves two sisters, Irene Montanaro and Regina Higgins; his daughter, Janet Zocco and husband Chet of Rocky Hill; son, Thomas Karnilowicz and wife Carol of Newington; son, James Karnilowicz and wife Robin of Rocky Hill; and daughter, Amy Karnilowicz-Ehle and husband Gary of West Hartford; ten beloved grandchildren, Steven, Bryan and Jim Zocco, Derek Ehle, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Susan, Michael, Joseph and Ashleigh Karnilowicz; as well as great grandchild, Jack Zocco; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Zenia and daughter, Kim Karnilowicz. Rudy honorably served his country during World War as a Machinist Mate, 3rd class on the USS Dayton in the Navy and as a Sergeant in the Air National Guard during the Korean Conflict. He received a Certificate in Electronics Maintenance Technology from the University of Hartford, Ward Technical Institute in 1970. There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Rudolf Karnilowicz may be made out to St. Francis Hospice, 95 Woodland 4th floor, Homecare Hartford, CT 06105. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kathy, Maria and Lisa from Hos- pice. LEWALLEN, Belinda Lou Belinda Lou Lewallen, 48, of Farmington, wife of Bennie J.
Murah, died suddenly Wednesday (March 24, 2004). Born in Phoenix, AZ, August 2, 1955, daughter of Worley Louis and Annie Margaret (Briggs) Lewallen, she resided in Farmington for the last 13 years. She received dual Bachelor degrees from UMASS-Amherst, one in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. For the last 13 years, Belinda was associated with in the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, as a nurse in the Oncology and departments. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Farmington.
Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Jessica Ann Murah of Farmington; her twin sister, Beatrice Ann Lee of Acton, MA; her brother, Gilbert Louis Lewallen of Holyoke, MA; her niece, Terry McCarthy of Columbus, OH; and two grandnieces, Caitlin McCarthy and Shannon McCarthy. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Rt. 4, Unionville on Saturday March 27 from 12 Noon to 2. p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m in The Ahern Funeral Home with the Rev.
Jane Rowe, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Fund, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, 06034. DEATH NOTICES KELLY, Mary "Maureen" NEW BRITAIN Albin Kaupas Mieczyslaw "Mike" Kierklo Ernest J. Levesque, Sr. NEWINGTON Albin Kaupas Mieczyslaw "Mike" Kierklo PORTLAND Elsie D.
Ward ROCKY HILL Rudolf T. Karnilowicz Darlene A. Montanaro SIMSBURY Clarence "Bud" Oswald SOUTH GLASTONBURY Sarah "Sally" D. Cavanna SOUTH WINDSOR Mary M. Faignant Grace E.
Poules Joseph Simao, Sr. STAFFORD SPRINGS Michael S. "Red" Burkey Eleanor P. Fiore SUFFIELD Emil W. Hoginski TOLLAND Donna L.
Panciera Ethel M. Walker WALLINGFORD Carolyne L. Fisanich Marguerite "Claire" Pikor WEST HARTFORD Leonard J. Berman Mary "Maureen" Kelly WETHERSFIELD Darlene A. Montanaro Antonina A.
Sequenzia Elsie D. Ward WILLINGTON R. Plourde OUT OF STATE Sarah "Sally" D. Cavanna, Deerfield, FL Samuel E. McAllister Clearwater, FL Darlene A.
Montanaro, Kihei, Maui, HI Grace E. Poules, Springfield, MA Hobe Sound, FL DEATH NOTICES CARNELLI, George A. George A. Carnelli, 77, of East Hartford, formerly of Glastonbury, husband of the late Barbara (Robinson) Carnelli, died Thursday, (March 25, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born January 8, 1927 in Hartford, son of the late Anthony, Sr.
and Theresa (DelMastro) Carnelli, he had lived in Glastonbury for 33 years moving to East Hartford seven years ago. Prior to his retirement in 1987, he had worked for The Hartford Insurance for 20 years. George had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by two sons, Mark E.
Carnelli Clinton, Richard G. Carnelli of East Hartford; a daughter and son-inlaw, Judith C. and Harold Burt of Glastonbury; Edward Carnelli of Glastonbury, Anthony Carnelli, Jr. of East Hartford, James Carnelli of Newington; two sisters, Margaret Carnelli of Rockville, Elizabeth Kenyon of Glastonbury; seven grandchildren, Sara and Seth Fry, Kristina Hiller, James, Dennis, Eric, Nicholas, and Allison Carnelli; two great grandchildren, Kevin Fry Awdrie Carnelli; and several nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law and brothers-inlaw. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Kim Carnelli; a sister, Michelina Taylor, and two brothers, Donald and Robert Carnelli.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 29, at 10:45 a.m. in St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Hartford. Burial with full military will follow in Neipsic Cemetery, Glastonbury.
Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Glastonbury, Saturday, March 27 from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Meriden, CT 06450-1004. REEVE, Barbara Jean (Hutchings) iden, CT 06450. SEQUENZIA, Antonina (Amenta) Barbara Jean (Hutchings) Reeve, 68, of East Ridge Road, Middletown, died Thursday, (March 25, 2004), at Haven Health Care Center, Cromwell. She was born in Portland the daughter of the late Henry G.
and Eloise (Southworth) Hutchings. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an inspector for Rapidprint. She was also a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Joseph Potvin of Middletown, Jeanne Burgess of New Britain, James Reeve and his wife, Pamela of Middletown and Lisa Reeve of Middletown; her brother, Earl Hutchings of Middletown; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services held at 11 a.m.
at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Middletown. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home, Sunday from 5-7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Diabetes 300 Research Mer- Antonina (Amenta) Sequenzia, 83, of Wethersfield, beloved wife of Salvatore Sequenzia, died, Sunday (March 21, 2004). She retired from Royal Typewriter after many years of service. Besides her husband, she leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Jelly Sequenzia; a daughter and sonin-law, Sally and Nicholas Grano all of Hartford; a brother, Gaetano Amenta of Hartford; a sister, Carmella Amenta of Italy; and four grandchildren, Joey Jr.
and Kajala Sequenzia and Nicholas IV and Mark Grano. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfield. Burial will in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Friends may call at the chapel Saturday, a.m. Mary 'Maureen' Kelly, 73, wife of the late John M. Kelly, of West Hartford, died Wednesday (March 24, 2004). Born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna Mae (Crawley) Maloshe graduated from Mt. St.
ney, Joseph Academy and St. Francis School of Nursing. Maureen went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree from Boston College and two Master's Degrees from Columbia and Catholic University. She worked as a nurse and retired from the New York City Board of Education and returned to West Hartford, where she has lived for the past 15 years. Maureen was active in the St.
Francis Hospital School of Nursing Alumni, volunteered at St. Joseph Convent and St. Francis Hospital, and was a member of the Serra Club. She was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and was active in numerous events and groups including their Women's Guild, establishing the Shrine of Divine Mercy, was a Eucharist Minister visiting people in their homes and convalescent homes.
She remained loyal and true all her days to family, friends and her church. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, John T. and Gloria Maloney of West Hartford, Robert V. and lana Maloney of South Glastonbury; a niece; eight nephews, nine grandnieces, 13 grand nephews, and many relatives in Ireland.
The funeral will be Saturday, at 9:15 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington West Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St Thomas the Apostle Church. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Calling hours are TODAY, from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 27 Park West Hartford, CT 06119 or St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington West Hartford, CT 06119.
For on- expressions of sympathy please visit WWW. Molloyfuneralhome.com. KIERKLO, Mieczyslaw "Mike" Mieczyslaw "Mike" Kierklo, 84, died Tuesday, (March 23, 2004). He was born in District of Augustow, Poland. After trade school he worked in an Aircraft Estab- I I lishment in Rzeszow, During the Red Army invasion he was wounded in an air raid and joined the Polish underground.
He was arrested by Soviets and spent eight month in prison He was sentenced for eight years to a hard labor camp and released Oct. 15, 1941 after amnesty. He was evacuated to the Middle Ease and near East, South Africa, Brazil and then Scotland, where he joined the Polish Armed Forces under Allied command. He took part in the 1944-1945 campain of Western Europe, and fought in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In 1947 returned to Great Britain and.
in 1954 emigrated with his family the United States. He retired from Exello Corp in 1982.He was a member of J. Pilsudski' Institute of New York; Polish American Congress in Connecticut; First Polish Armoured Divison Veterans Ass. of Chicago; Gen. Haller Post; Falcons Nest 88; and an Honorary member of Polonia Paderewski Choir.
He was a great Author of several books like; Wmoin Zwierciadle" "Wiersze Takie "Rymowane Sciezki" and "I Skierki Ducha" he also published great many article in the Polish Press in the United States and Poland. He was known by many organizations as an active organizer and author of souvernir books He had a unique way with words and a special way with people; he was deeply respected by people from all walks of life, and had a special affection for children. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Jolanta and his beloved son, Edward Kierklo and his Joanna of California; a dra nephew, Anthony and AleksanPietrusiewicz of Long Island; two sisters in Poland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 27, at 10:15 a.m.
from New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington New Britain followed by the funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church. Burial will at the convenience of the family at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends, relatives and invited to pay their last respects TODAY from 5-8 p.m. at the New Britain Memorial Sagarino funeral home 1-84, right off Exit 1 miles on right.
General Haller Post and Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home TODAY at 6 p.m. and the Polonia Paderewski at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to be made Holy Cross Church Building Fund or the Polish Book Collection at the New Britain Public Library. Please visit our on line memorial tribute at www.mem.com Share memories, express condolences and celebrate life in the obituary section on ctnow.com 0.
