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Joseph Sokol Obituary
He was born in Hartford on Oct. 29, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Bernice (Zbyk) Sokol.
He leaves a brother, Eugene, and his wife, Janet, of Southington; three nieces, Jennifer Wanzo of Springfield, Darcie Landrette of Harwinton, and Stacy Moquin of New Britain; his great-nieces Ariella and Jordan Wanzo; and several cousins and many friends.
Joseph served in the Army National Guard for many years. He was a longtime bowler, skydiver, snow skier, and was also a Connecticut state trooper. Later in life he developed a love for model railroading and was a lifetime member of the National Model Railroad Association Inc. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 14.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Vernon.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be made in his memory to the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, 55 Bridge St., Willimantic, CT 06226.
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Adam Bycholski
August 18, 2013
Really good man, always remember you from J&E Trains in Vernon, and the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum. One is only gone when they pass from our hearts and our memories, rest easy my friend.
Mac Segar
July 19, 2013
Joe was my bowling teammate & traveled with me to the National Tournament for several years.. He will be missed..
Eilyn Nieves
July 19, 2013
Joe was my neighbor for the past year and he was the first person to introduce himself when I moved in last year. He also helped me installed my AC and was always nice to me and daughter of seven. Last time I spoke with him was days before he got ill. We chatted for a few and he just finished doing something good for someone I guess because he told me "I just did my good deed for today"...that was my last memory of him. Well Joe, the LORD has seen your great deed on earth now you are an ANGEL in heaven.
A quote from JIm Rohn..."One person caring about another represents life's greatest value."
You will be missed my neighbor,
From Eilyn and Makeilah
Rose Bilow
July 17, 2013
Dearest Gene & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear,dear Brother Joe. This had to be sudden as I just heard from Joe on the computer very recently.
Joe was a great guy; a heart as big as life itself. Always doing for one less fortunate.
May all the happy memories you've shared over the years help suffice your great loss.
Sincere Sympathy and Love,
Rose Bilow & Brother Fred
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Brenda S. Edwards
July 16, 2013
Joe was my Supply SGT. when I joined 143d M.P.'s. He also was a co-working in USPFO Logistics. Joe was a very nice person and will be missed.
grace ferrell
July 16, 2013
jo was my best friend to me and rex my dog. I will miss him dearly.. play trains in heven my friend.
Cliff Edwards
July 15, 2013
Rest in peace, our dear friend. You will be sorely missed. Cliff and Mary Edwards
July 14, 2013
Joe was a very generous, friendly person. He helped me as a young Sergeant in the 169th Infantry.
His knowledge of logistics and how the system worked was tremendous. I will always count him as a true friend.
SGM (retired) Kent Carlson
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