MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001 THE HARTFORD COURANT V. with isit the stories, obituary photos, section and on other ctnow.com personal to share remembrances. memories of loved ones who have passed DEATHS ASHFORD NEWINGTON Henry R. "Yogi" Dimock Miles A. Joseph AVON Thomas J.
Welch, Sr. Sally B. Alvord PLAINVILLE BARKHAMSTED1 Donald E. Gallagher Terry D. Crouse SIMSBURY Joseph J.
Koscak Sally B. Alvord BRISTOL Stanley Laptew Claude R. Fortier SOUTH WINDSOR Pamela K. Kleefeld Aurilla R. Percy John P.
Leclair TERRYVILLE CANTON Claude R. Fortier Terry D. Crouse THOMPSONVILLE Ca CROMWELL Stanley Ziemnicki Ellen S. Koehler WEST HARTFORD EAST HARTFORD Sally B. Alvord Lillian A.
Grakowsky Mary C. Spencer G. Primeau WINDSOR Lillian A. Grakowsky Eleanor L. Lantieri Aurilla R.
Percy Norma Quagliaroli WALLINGFORD Rosario Torre Claudia A. Hellemann James "Jim" F. Tully WINDSOR LOCKS Stanley Ziemnicki Norma Quagliaroli GLASTONBURY Thomas J. Welch, Sr. Ellen S.
Koehler OUT-OF-STATE William J. Reich, Jr. Ronald R. Fletcher, HARTFORD Carlsbad, CA James "Jim" F. Tully Rolf E.
Gustafson, KENSINGTON Westboro, MA Paul Sadin Julia M. Kalinowski, MIDDLETOWN Greenfield, MA William F. Henry Stanley Laptew, Charles L. Younken Arizona NEW HARTFORD Sister Josephine Sheehan, C.P., J. Koscak Wakefield, RI NEW HAVEN Sixta Figueroa DEATH NOTICES DIMOCK, Henry R.
"Yogi" Henry R. "Yogi" Dimock, 72, of Ashford, husband of Virginia (Duncan) Dimock, died Friday, (October 5, 2001) in Quebec, Canada. He was born March 5, 1931 in Hartford, the son of Leon and Florence (Lee) Dimock, and had lived in Ashford for the past 15 years. Mr. Dimock loved his family, friends and being around other people.
He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed playing cards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Risley and Jessica Dimock of Columbia, Bonnie and Peter Buck Ashford, Beth and Jim Wilcox of Mansfield Center, a son-in-law, Michael Belanger of Hampton; two sisters, Constance Dimock Trumbull, Dorothy Tomecko of Storrs; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cora Belanger. His Funeral Mass will celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 41 Cedar Swamp Hampton.
Burial will follow in the South Cemetery, Hampton. His family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Wallingford, CT 06492-7522.
potterfh.com FIGUEROA, Sixta Sixta Figueroa, 49, of New Haven, died Wednesday, (October 3,2001) at Yale-New Haven HospiA devoted mother and grandmother, a courageous pillar of the family, outstanding member of the community, Sixta is survived by her two daughters, Maribel Gonzalez and Elizabeth Figueroa; along with six grandchildren, David D. Knighton, David A. Nieves, Elizabeth C. Figueroa, Cheena D. Lockhart, Luqman A.H.
Lockhart, and Anthony G. Jones, four sisters, Emilia Gonzalez, Amparo Gonzalez, Biembe Gonzalez, Georgina Gonzalez; four brothers, Antonio Gonzalez, Ellia Gonzalez, Avelino Gonzalez, Adalberto Gonzalez; and many nieces and nephews. She was well-loved by all. When there is a great woman, there has to be a man, Raul Mendoza of New Haven, a devoted friend and companion of six wonderful years. Funeral services will be held at the DeLeon Funeral Home, TODAY, Oct.
8, from 8-10 a.m. Calling hours were held Sunday, Oct. 7. GUSTAFSON, Rolf E. Rolf E.
Gustafson, 75, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) at the Providence Extended Care Center in Worcester, MA. He was the husband of the late Muriel (Rees) Gustafson. He had been a resident of Westboro, MA for five years and was formerly of Holliston, MA. Born in Vastergotland, Ticdaholm, Sweden, he was the son of the late George and Gunhild Gustafson of West Hartford. He was veteran of the U.S.
Navy, serving during World War II. He had been an insurance agent for Aetna Insurance Co. in Boston, MA. Mr. Gustafson was a graduate of Hall High School in West Hartford, and had been captain of the baseball, football, soccer and basketball teams.
He was a graduate of University of Connecticut. Besides his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Jill Gustafson of Holliston, MA; brother, Kenneth Gustafson and his wife, Phelomina and family of West Hartford; and two cousins in Sweden. He was the father of the late Wayne Gustafson. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m.
at Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston, MA. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6 Strathmore Natick, MA 01760. Arrangements are under the direction of the Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington Holliston, MA. DEATH NOTICES GRAKOWSKY, Lillian A. Lillian A.
(Klebauskas) Grakowsky, 83, of East Hartford, widow of Bronislaus Grakowsky, died Saturday (October 6, 2001). Born in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Agatha (Mazukaitis) Klebauskas, she lived in Poquonock and Hartford before moving to East Hartford 29 years ago. She was a member of the St. Casimir Lithuanian Society Ladies Auxiliary and was an avid UConn Husky fan. She leaves three sons, Stanley Grakowsky of East Hartford, Paul and his wife, Carin Grakowsky of Stafford Springs, John and his wife, Lynn Grakowsky of Windsor; two daughters, Rita Grakowsky of East Hartford, Anita and her husband, Steve Salvatore of Windsor; a sister, Isabel Petcavage of Scranton, PA; seven grandchildren, Justin and Melissa Grakowsky, Jennifer and Shaun Grakowsky; Stephanie, Jamie and Terra Salvatore; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Rev. John Klebi, Peter Klebauskas, Joseph "Clymer" Klebauskas, Alexander "Lou" Klebauskas; and four sisters, Sister Ligouri, Monica "Minnie" Muskett, Agnes Klebauskas and Adele Kazukynas. Family and friends may gather Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Poquonock section of Windsor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, Poquonock. Burial will be in St.
Joseph Cemetery, Poquonock. Her family will receive friends Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., at the CarmonPoquonock Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Windsor Food Bank or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
HELLEMANN, Claudia A. Claudia A. Hellemann, 54, of Clifton Street, Wallingford, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) at CT Hospice in Branford. She was born in Meriden, April 27, 1947, a daughter of George A. and Alice (Zambori) Hellemann of Wallingford.
attended Lyman Hall High School, 1965, and was a graduate of Quinnipiac College. She worked as a lab assistant at Yale Kline Laboratory and Peabody Museum, as well as a research assistant at Primary Source Media in Woodbridge. She was an avid New York Yankee fan, enjoyed collecting antiques and memorabilia, as well as other hobbies. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Edward W. Hellemann; and a niece, Tara Lynn Hellemann of Madison.
She was predeceased by a sister, Christine A. Hellemann. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 11 a.m., in the chapel of the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 South Elm Street, Wallingford. Burial will be at In Memoriam Cemetery, Wallingford.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday morning, 9- 11 a.m. If friends so desire, gifts in her memory may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Branford, CT 06405. www.BCBailey.com KALINOWSKI, Julia M. Julia M. (Vickowski) Kalinowski, 93, died Thursday, (October 4, 2001).
Survivors include sons, Dr. Robert Kalinowski of Chico, CA, and Richard Kalinowski of Topsfield, MA; a sister, Stafka Goddard of five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces nephews. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church.
Burial will follow in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Greenfield, MA. A calling hour will be Oct. 13, from a.m. at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Greenfield, Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, WMass Chapter, P.O. Box 2873, Springfield, MA 01101-2873.
KOSCAK, Joseph J. Joseph J. Koscak, 85, of Eddy Road, Barkhamsted, entered into rest on Friday, (October 5, 2001). He was the husband of Steffa Koscak of Barkhamsted. Born January 16, 1916 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Dombrowski) Koscak.
retired from Manufacturing in 1978 as a Screw Machine Operator. In addition to his wife, Steffa, he is survived by two sons, Robert Koscak of West Virginia, and Joseph J. Koscak, Jr. of Oregon; two daughters, Elizabeth Koscak and Barbara Conklin, both of Barkhamsted; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers, Paul, John, Frank, and Michael; and two sisters, Katherine White and Mary Boyle.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 9, at Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Road, New Hartford at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at The Village Cemetery in New Hartford. Friends may call Tuesday, October 9, at the funeral home from 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations or memorial contributions may be made to The New Hartford Ambulance, 9 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford, CT 06057; or The Immaculate Conception Church, P.O.Box 285, New Hartford, CT 06057. DEATH NOTICES JOSEPH, Miles A.
Miles A. Joseph, of Newington, beloved husband of Nina (Shinkaruk) Joseph, died Sunday, (October 7, 2001). Born December 2, 1926 in Provincetown, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Lena (McKay) Joseph. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War Il in the Pacific.
Miles was a chef at the former Honiss Oyster House Restaurant on State Street in Hartford for over 25 years. More recently, he was the chef at the Elks Club in East Hartford, until his retirement seven years ago. He was a member of the Elks Club, East Hartford, Lodge and was very active in all of the Elks Club functions. Besides his wife, he is survived daughter, Christine (Joseph) Mahoney and her husband Joseph of Massachusetts; a brother, George; a sister, Sally; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nicholas and Patricia Shinkaruk of Newington; several nieces and nephews, among them his special nephew and nieces, Steven, Melanie and Sally; and two special friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and William; and three sisters, Thelma, Alice and Helen.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield. Burial will follow with full Military Honors in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hours are Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m.
at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. KOEHLER, Ellen S. (Rogers) Ellen S. (Rogers) Koehler, 72, of Cromwell, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) at Hartford Hospital.
Born in Saranac, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Stella (Billings) Rogers and had been a longtime resident of Glastonbury. She is survived by her children, Mario V. Corso of Dedham, MA, Marietta A. Corso of Lawrenceville, GA, Andrea M. Baldwin of Cromwell; and three loving grandchildren, Taryn, Cory, and Ryan.
Private memorial services will be held at St. John Church, Cromwell. There will be no calling hour. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ellen's memory may be made to Protectors of Animals, P.O. Box 24, South Glastonbury, CT 06073; or American Lung Assn.
of CT, 45 Ash East Hartford, CT 06108. The Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main Cromwell, is in charge of arrangements. LANTIERI, Eleanor (Laiuppa) Eleanor (Lauippa) Lantieri, 70, of Putnam Enfield, and widow of the late Salvatore Lantieri, passed away Sunday, (October 7, 2001) at her home. She was born December 24, 1930 in Hartford, and lived in Enfield most of her life. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church enjoyed Foxwoods, Bingo and bowling.
She retired after 22 years with Pratt Whitney. Eleanor is survived by two sons, Robert T. Lantieri and his wife, Deborah of Valencia, CA, Salvatore J. Lantieri and his wife, Suzanne of Southington; two daughters, Donna Marie Crawford of Enfield, Annette Pelletier and her husband, Larry of Beaverton, OR; a brother, Anthony Laiuppa and his wife, Tina of San Diego, CA; three sisters, Agnes Bordieri of West Hartford, Mary Beninato of Bozrah, Adeline Luizzi of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Tommy, David, Ryan; and a great grandchild, Reilly Anne. Calling hours for relatives and friends will be held Tuesday, October 9, 5-8 p.m., at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Enfield.
Committal services and burial will be held at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield on Wednesday, October 10. Memorial donations in Eleanor's name may be made to Helen Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. LAPTEW, Stanley Stanley Laptew, 71, of Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, husband of the late Margaret O. (Barlow) Laptew, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford.
He was born June 11, 1930 in Granville, MA, son of the late Alec and Sophia (Skryniowz) Laptew, and had lived in Granby prior to moving to Simsbury 35 years ago. Mr. Laptew was employed as a plumber at Ensign-Bickford in Simsbury 40 years, prior to his retirement in 1995. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Barry Daybre of Glendale, AZ; and a son, Paul Laptew of Simsbury. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, October 10, 9 a.m., in St.
Mary's Church, 940 i Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111; or the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, 925 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611. DEATH NOTICES PERCY, Aurilla R.
(Anderson) Aurilla R. (Anderson) Percy, 92, of South Windsor, wife of the late Raymond J. Percy, died Sunday, (October 7, 2001) at a local convalescent home. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late James and Mary (Hickey) Anderson, she lived in Hartford and Windsor before moving to South Windsor six years ago. Prior to her retirement in 1974, Aurilla was employed by the former Allen Manufacturing Company, Bloomfield for over 35 years.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Muriel Russak of Wolcott, Alberta Lacafta her husband, Richard of South Windsor, and Marlene Helfont of Alpharetta, GA; 12 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a great great grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and her parents, Aurilla was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Boyington; and a granddaughter, Dawn Christopher. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 11 a.m., at the Samsel Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. Burial will be on Wednesday, 1 p.m., in Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, NH. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home TODAY, from 7-9 p.m.
PRIMEAU, Annette Gertrude (Galipeau) p. Primeau, 91, Gertrude, of Elms (Galipeau) Village Drive in East Hartford, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) at Salmon Brook Nursing Center in Glastonbury. She was the widow of Valmore Primeau who died on December 5, 1975. They were married at St. Anne Church in Hartford on June 28, 1941.
They moved to East Hartford in 1954. Annette was born on June 3, 1910 in Willimantic, to Theophile and Clara (Giard) Galipeau. The family moved to Hartford when she was 13 years old, where she attended St. Anne School. She worked for Royal Typewriter and for Steiger's Laurelette.
She retired from Iona Manufacturing in Manchester. She was a member of the Elms Village Club, where she enjoyed many hours of Bingo, and dancing to the music of Mr. O'Brien and his band. While residing at Elms Village, she was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Thomas and Louise Conran of East Hartford; and by her son and daughter-in-law, Maurice "Moe" and Elaine Primeau of Avon.
She leaves four grandchildren, Michelle Macsuga and her husband, John of Manchester, Thomas and his wife, Michele Conran of Glastonbury, and Peter and Jacqueline Primeau of Avon. She also leaves four beautiful great grandchildren, who always brought smile to her face, Shawna Lee and Joshua Richard Macsuga, and Jenifer Louise and Sean Thomas Conran. She also leaves her sister and best friend, Doris Roy, of Jupiter, FL, also formerly of Elms Village; and several nieces and nephews. Annette was predeceased by three brothers, Leo, Armand, and Raymond Galipeau. The family wishes to thank the staff of Salmon Brook, especially Jan Tyler, for their care of Annette.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 10, 9:15 a.m., from the Callahan Funeral Home, 1602 Main Street, East Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., in St. Isaac Jogues Church, East Hartford. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford. Calling hours are Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salmon Brook Center, Patient Fund, Salmon Brook Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033. SHEEHAN, Sister Josephine, C.P. (Elizabeth Teresa Sheehan) Sister Josephine Sheehan (Elizabeth Teresa Sheehan), 92, of Mount St. Joseph, Wakefield, RI, died Saturday, (October 6, 2001) in St. Mary Home, West Hartford.
Born May 4, 1909 in County Cork, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Fraher) Sheehan). Sister Josephine came to the U.S.A. in 1929 working as a governess in Boston, MA, until her entrance in the "Sisters of the Cross and She entered the order March 9, 1936, and was received on March 19, 1937 and professed her final vows March 25, 1939. Sister Josephine had served as vice mistress of novices at Mount St. Joseph, Bristol, and as local superior at St.
Francis Convent, Wakefield, RI and St. Bernard Convent, Wickford, RI, during her 50 year career. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 10 a.m., in St. Francis Church, High Wakefield, RI.
Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale, RI. Calling hours will be TODAY, 5-8 p.m., in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia Wakefield, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Retirement Fund, Sisters of the Cross and Passion, 1 Wright Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852. DEATH NOTICES REICH, William Jr.
William J. Reich, 70, husband of Eleanor M. Reich, of Glastonbury, passed on Sunday, (October 7, 2001) in his home. Born in New York, son of the late William J. and Catherine Reich, he lived in Glastonbury many years.
He was a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Hartford Insurance Co. after many years of service. He leaves his wife of 38 years; and two daughters, Elizabeth Reich of Glastonbury, and Jacqueline and her husband, Joe Samalis of Shrewsbury, MA; and three grandchildren, William, Albert and Kiersten Samalis.
Mr. Reich was a very active Banjo player a and enjoyed music. Private funeral service will be held at the family's convenience. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Protectors of Animals, P.O.
Box 24, South Glastonbury, CT 06073. The Glastonbury Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. TULLY, James "Jim" F. LIPITE 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 6 p.m., Sundays and Holidays 11a.m. to Photo Deadlines: Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Also, in Memoriams may be placed Monday Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Obituaries are also available on at www.ctnow.com E577890 DEATH NOTICES ALVORD, Sally Brinckerhoff (Goodell) Sally Brinckerhoff (Goodell) Alvord, 73, of Avon, died Friday, (October 5, 2001). She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Earl W.
and Frances S. (Brinckerhoff) Goodell and had lived most of her life in West Hartford and Simsbury. She attended the Noah Webster School in Hartford and the Oxford School in West Hartford and graduated from the Gill School in Bernardsville, NJ. She was employed by the Travelers Insurance Companies as an administrator in the ISD department until her retirement in 1993. Sally was a member of the Asylum Hill Congregational Church since 1943, al past member of the Junior League of Hartford, the Better Business Bureau of Hartford, the Women's Republican Club of Simsbury, the Simsbury Light Opera Company, the Green Bay Tree Garden Club of West Hartford, The Hartford Golf Club, the Woman's Committee of the Atheneum, and was a member of the Green Gardeners of West Hartford, at the time of her death.
She leaves three sons, David W. Alvord and his wife, Linda and their sons, Jared, Zachary and Caleb of Plainfield, MA, C. Hunt Alvord, Ill and his wife, Gail of Avon, and their children, Kaitlin Elizabeth and Curtis Hunt Alvord, IV, Jonathan G. Alvord of Canton, and his daughter, Christina Alvord; a daughter, Leslie S. Alvord of Unionville; a sister, Mrs.
W.R.T. Crolius of Kilmarnock, VA; three nieces, Barbara Pettus of New York, Blair Patch of Carrollton, TX, and Linda Kaboth of Colorado; two nephews, John S. Wyper, Jr. of London, England, and D.R. Patch of Louisville, CO.
She was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. L.G. Patch of Littleton, CO. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 11 a.m., at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Hartford. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Hartford, CT 06106. The James T. Pratt Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. FLETCHER, Ronald R.
Ronald R. Fletcher, 52, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, (October 4, 2001) at his home. He was a former resident of New Britain, Newington and Kensington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Britain Funeral Home, 444 Farmington New Britain, is serving the family.
James "Jim" F. Tully, 82, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, (October 7, 2001) at Parkway Pavilion, Enfield. Jim was the beloved husband of 54 years to Elizabeth (Tindal) Tully. He was born on July 29, 1919 in Hartford, the son of the late Patrick and Celia (Kelly) Tully. Jim resided in Enfield for many years.
He entered into active service with the Army from the CT Army National Guard as a Calvary Gunner Personal, being sent Australia for six months, then to New Guinea for three and one-half years. He was discharged in Oct. 1945 at the end of World War Il. Prior to his retirement in 1990, Jim was formerly employed by the Ironworkers Local 15, Hartford for 30 years, the University of Connecticut as a professor and labor advisor for many years, and the U.S. Government for five years.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the former VFW Patrick F. Triggs Post 1501, Enfield, the Enfield Barbershop Quartet, Longmeadow Jewish Community Retirees Club of Iron Workers Local 15, Holy Family Mens League, and member of Holy Family Church, Enfield. Besides his wife, Elizabeth, Jim is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen Tully of Enfield, Maureen and Jack Browne of Dayton, OH, and Elizabeth and Gregory Berube of Grand Blanc, MI; 11 grandchildren, Jonathon James Turano, Annalise Helen Loock, and Eric Huffman, Katie Erin, Kerrianne Elizabeth, Tara Maureen and Jonas Matthew Browne, Elizabeth Anne, Sarah Noelle, Joanna Michele, and Daniel James Berube. Jim also leaves a brother and sister-in-law, William and Ruth Tully of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and John Tully; and a sister, Mary (Tully) Lamb.
Funeral services for Jim will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. from Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Enfield (Exit 48 off 1-91, East on Rt. 220 for miles), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Enfield. Committal services with Military Honors will take place in St.
Bernard's Cemetery. Enfield. Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Jim's memory may be made to Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Enfield, CT 06082. SETZKO, John E.
John E. Setzko, 76, of Wethersfield, beloved husband' for 48 years of Frances (Czaja) Setzko, died peacefully at home on Saturday, (October 6, 2001). He was born, June 26, 1925 in Hartford and was the son of the late Dennis and Mary (Bednarz) Setzko. John was a World War I1, U.S. Navy, Airborne Division veteran.
He was a graduate of the UCONN School of Engineering and worked 38 years for the Holo-Krome Manufacturing Co. retiring as Chief Metallurgist. Besides his wife he leaves a devoted daughter, Judith (Setzko) Workman of West Hartford; two devoted sons, John J. Setzko and his wife Debra (Ravagnani) Setzko of Wethersfield and Steven E. Setzko and his wife Dr.
Marlene Murphy of Farmington; five grandsons, Travis John Workman, Kyle and Evan Setzko and Jacob and Kevin Setzko; a brother, Joseph Setzko of West Hartford; and a sister, Helen (Setzko) Johnson of Wethersfield. He was predeceased by a brother, George Setzko. He will be remembered lovingly by his extended family and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Middletown. Calling hours are Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St.
Francis Hospital, Oncology Unit, Development in Office, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford 06105, or to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Rockville, MD, or to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, 06450-1004..
