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BEDNARZ, John SFC (Ret)
John Bednarz, SFC (Ret), 76, of Portland, CT passed away Wednesday, (February 27, 2013) at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was the devoted husband of Virginia (Campion) Bednarz. John was born in New Britain, son of the late Joseph and Jean (Bingiel) Bednarz, step-son of the late Andrew Bednarz. He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara (Bothe), and his son Christopher. He is survived by his brothers Andrew and wife Ann of Grapevine, TX and Robert and wife Linda of Ft. Pierce, FL; sisters Joyce Ciaffaglione of Farmington and Joan Smith and husband Daniel of Ft. Pierce, FL and by his children Elaine, John, William and wife Diane, and James as well as step-children Brian and wife Patricia, Carol and husband Greg, and Bruce. He dearly loved his grandchildren Sheri, Amanda, Kimberly, Ali, Kyle, and Dylan as well as his great-grandson Landon and many cherished nieces and nephews. John proudly served in the U.S. Army, CT National Guard, CT 1st Co. Governors Foot Guard and was a member of American Legion post 1771, Officers Club of CT, 169th Infantry Veterans Corps and numerous other organizations.
Calling Hours will be Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Brooklawn Funeral Home in Rocky Hill, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at St. Mary Church in Portland, CT followed by interment with full military honors at CT Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CT National Guard Foundation, 360Broad St., Hartford, CT, 06105. For online guest book and more on John's life, please visit www.Brooklawnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John BEDNARZ
Diane & Jim Milne
June 21, 2013
Ginny: I was nice to see today but sorry to hear about your loss of your dear John. Keeping you in our thoughts through the difficult months ahead. Take care.
James Bednarz
March 5, 2013
On behalf of the Bednarz family, I'd like to thank all who have posted condolences here, all who payed their respects at the wake and funeral and to The CT National Guard, CT Governors Foot Guard, and the CT Patriot Guard Riders for honoring my fathers service with such a remarkable ceremony. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and our family thanks you. God Bless America.
Capt. Frank & Mrs. Connie Castro
March 4, 2013
Our deapest sympathy to Ginny and the Bednarz family.
March 4, 2013
Dear Ginny - I am sorry to hear of John's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, and for this loss to his children and grandchildren. John will be remembered by those of us with whom he served and by our Guard community as a gracious and good man and soldier. You are in my thoughts. COL (ret) John Grasso
March 4, 2013
Know that you are in our prayer Ginny. Rob and I have known John for many years and we have good memories of him with the footguard. He will be greatly missed.
Robert and Natasha Handschumacher
Don & Diane Donahue
March 3, 2013
Ginny, We were so sad to hear this news about John. Our love and prayers to you, and your family at this difficult time. Don & Diane Donahue
March 3, 2013
Sorry Ginny he was a great soldier, a true patriot and a wealth of information, he will be missed. Barry Dakin
Bill Rocheleau MSG RET
March 3, 2013
Ginny, I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. It was great pleasure to serve with John in the Guard. I will always remember his toast to the Great Polish General at all the NCO Dining IN's. John Was a great person and will be missed. He will be in my prayers. To a great soldier, we salute you.
Lyn Ryan McKenna
March 3, 2013
He will be so missed by all of us in the First Company Governor's Foot Guard. He was always easy to be with, dedicated and ready to help and such a wonderful person. It will not be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers...
Larry Ierardi, NBHS Class of '55
March 3, 2013
We will meet again in the great muster on the other side. Until then, save a space in the line for me just in case that I qualify!
Lynn England
March 3, 2013
Ginny, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of terrible sadness. You certainly did everything for him! John was a wonderful guy who had a wonderful wife.
Carol & Gregg Thompson
March 3, 2013
A Step Dad - that will be sorely missed. He was a laid back person & soft spoken - which always you made comfortable.
Steve Mulligan
March 3, 2013
Virginia - I am very sorry about you loss. John was a great guy and all who knew him feel a big loss of a friend and soldier.
Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino
March 3, 2013
We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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