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MERIDEN - Joseph Jukonski, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in his hundredth year on this earth.
Born in Middletown on Oct. 23, 1914, he was the son of the late Pauline & Bronislaus Jukonski. He owned and operated the Modern Barber Shop on Pratt Street for over 50 years, and had many friends and regulars. An avid salt water fisherman, he shared his lobster, clams and fish with friends and family. Joseph a self-taught accordion player was with Vic Meyers and Walt Solek Polish bands and played many venues in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He also entertained at family gatherings. He and his wife Adeline owned a cottage at Lake Beseck for many years and later camped at Hammonasett for many summers for his love of the water.
He is survived by three grandchildren, Michael, Christine and Kathleen; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two loving nieces, Gloria Giacco and Rosalie Mesite; and many nephews. He was predeceased by loving wife, Adeline Bovino Jukonski; his beloved son, Michael; and his only brother, Walter, of Middletown. He was also predeceased by his grandson, James Jukonski.
The funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Section 12 for a gravesite service. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Friday prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden CT 06450 for Uncle Joe's love of animals.
Our special thanks to the staff on wing 200 at the Coccomo Health Center for the wonderful care of him for the past three years, the nurses, aides, and the special ladies in the kitchen. To Ana, a loving neighbor, who cared for his dog Louie and faithfully visited him
daily.
For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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my deepest sympathies go out to the Jukonski Family. I remember when Joe and Addie would come to visit their son in Wellington when Michael was alive, now they share a home together with God.Liisa Nukkala with fondest memories
liisa nukkala
October 1, 2014
Hank & Donna and the "J" family, sorry to hear about Uncle Joe,
The fishing trips will always be part of great memories.
Comfort and peace to the his family.
Paul & Camille
September 7, 2014
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing.I loved it when he would come into the Hillside Cafe.Always good for a laugh.Love Linda
Linda Mesite
September 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Jukonski family. What a great guy Joe was! He was my barber while I lived in Meriden for many years. A nicer man you will never meet.
Edward Soboleski
September 5, 2014
For years as a kid I went to Joe's barber shop for my haircuts, he was always pleasant and soft spoken.My sincere condolences to his loving family.
Marc LaComb
September 4, 2014
Used to go to the barber shop with my dad. Joe always had a couple of shot glasses ready to be filled behind his curtain. A great musician, with a great smile.
Paul Gallo
September 4, 2014
Joe was my barber for many years as a fire fighter for Meriden Fire Department and being quartered on Pratt Street up from his shop.
Joe took me on many fishing trips and I enjoyed them along with Joe the other barber at the time.
Clarence Casey
September 4, 2014
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