PROSPECT, CT Michael L. Kolodziej Jr. age 57, of Talmadge Hill Road, died Tuesday July 9th 2013 at Meridian Manor Health Care Center in Waterbury after a brief but albeit extremely brave battle with cancer. He was the widower of Marjorie "Marnie" (Casper) Kolodziej.
Michael was born October 16th 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael L. and Doris (White) Kolodziej Jr. He attended Naugatuck schools and worked at Dunham Craft for over thirty years, Bar Work manufacturing for over 10 years and most recently, Electric Cable Compounds. He was a die hard Boston Red Sox fan, a NY Giants fan and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Michael was always happiest while spending time with his wife, and children taking summer camping trips and making frequent trips to Fenway Park. Most recently he enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Among his survivors are his son, Michael Robert Kolodziej and his wife Jean (Tardy) of Thomaston, his son, Jason Michael Kolodziej and his fiancée Stephanie Lusas, of Prospect, his daughter Laurie Kolodziej Anderson and her husband Robert Anderson, Jr., of Boston, MA, his sisters, Wanda Burke of Naugatuck, Laura Krajewski of Naugatuck and his twin sister, Linda Zeranski of Naugatuck, his grandchildren, Emma, Liam, & Patrick as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Viola Rek.
Funeral services for Mr. Kolodziej will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:15 am from Eastside Memorial, A CASEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND TRIBUTE CENTER, 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd. Waterbury to Saint Anthony's Church Rt. 68 & Rt. 69 Prospect to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Rites of committal will follow in Saint James Cemetery Naugatuck. Relatives and friends may visit with Michael's family at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Donations in memory of Mr. Kolodziej may be made the American Cancer Society C/O the Harold Leever Cancer Center1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708 To extend on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, light a memorial candle or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com
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Michael was born October 16th 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael L. and Doris (White) Kolodziej Jr. He attended Naugatuck schools and worked at Dunham Craft for over thirty years, Bar Work manufacturing for over 10 years and most recently, Electric Cable Compounds. He was a die hard Boston Red Sox fan, a NY Giants fan and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Michael was always happiest while spending time with his wife, and children taking summer camping trips and making frequent trips to Fenway Park. Most recently he enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Among his survivors are his son, Michael Robert Kolodziej and his wife Jean (Tardy) of Thomaston, his son, Jason Michael Kolodziej and his fiancée Stephanie Lusas, of Prospect, his daughter Laurie Kolodziej Anderson and her husband Robert Anderson, Jr., of Boston, MA, his sisters, Wanda Burke of Naugatuck, Laura Krajewski of Naugatuck and his twin sister, Linda Zeranski of Naugatuck, his grandchildren, Emma, Liam, & Patrick as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Viola Rek.
Funeral services for Mr. Kolodziej will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:15 am from Eastside Memorial, A CASEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND TRIBUTE CENTER, 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd. Waterbury to Saint Anthony's Church Rt. 68 & Rt. 69 Prospect to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Rites of committal will follow in Saint James Cemetery Naugatuck. Relatives and friends may visit with Michael's family at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Donations in memory of Mr. Kolodziej may be made the American Cancer Society C/O the Harold Leever Cancer Center1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708 To extend on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, light a memorial candle or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com
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