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OLEKSIAK, Roman Michael
Roman Michael Oleksiak, 67, of Vernon, beloved husband of Irene (Ochrim) Oleksiak, passed away Saturday, (July 6, 2013). He was born Feb. 19, 1946 in Augsburg, Germany the son of the late Jozef and Helena (Wojtkowicz) Oleksiak. Roman was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the Travelers Insurance Company for 40 years, retiring as the Director of Operations of the Data Processing Department. Roman was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. Including his wife Irene, he is survived by a step-son Chris Singarella of Ashford; two beloved grandchildren Chris Singarella Jr. and Nick Singarella of Rocky Hill; a brother-in-law Stephan Ochrim and his wife Jola of Wethersfield and a sister-in-law Jeannine Dunphy and her husband Steven of Suffield. Roman was predeceased by his first wife Rose (Johnson) Oleksiak and a sister Irene Loureiro.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday July 10 at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Calling hours are Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. There will be a Panachyda Service at 6:45 p.m. to conclude calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations in Romans memory may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Greater Hartford Chapter, P.O. Box 4136, Hartford, CT 06145. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.
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Isha Pryshlak
July 14, 2013
Irene and Family,
Deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Roman. Would have given my condolences in person Tuesday but was not informed about the wake service in time. May friends and family comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Vichnaya Pamyat
Isha Pryshlak & Family
Greg Stump
July 11, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. Ray O was easy to work with and quite knowledgable in his field. He will be missed.
Ray & Theresa Tefft
July 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat Callahan
July 8, 2013
Very sad to hear about Ray. He helped me so much during my career at the Travelers. He was so dedicated and so smart. He was always was one step ahead of problems. I respected him so much and enjoyed all sides of his personality. I'm glad I new and worked with Ray O. God Bless him forever.
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Seth Joseph
July 8, 2013
My condolences to the family. I worked with and for Ray O for about 20 years at the Travelers. He was a great person to work with and leaves me with lots of fond memories.
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Natalie Wichkowsky
July 8, 2013
Irene & Family,
My prayers go out to you. So sorry to hear about Roman. May your memories wipe away your tears. God Bless.
Eternal Memory,
Love,
Natalie Wichkowsky
Ann Mazur
July 8, 2013
We the class of Bulkeley High "64" are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts reach out to you all, in this time of need. We want you to know our 50th class reunion will be held in 2014, in honor of all the classmates who have passed, including Roman. Again we are sorry to hear of Roman's passing.
With our deepest sympathy'
"Bulkeley High, Class of 1964"
Stefania Peterson
July 8, 2013
Irene and family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Roman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Stefania and David Peterson
Joy Singarella
July 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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