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1917
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2013
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John Piantek Obituary
John is survived by his son, William Piantek and his wife Beryl of Wallingford and his daughter, Sandra Piantek of Middlefield; his grandsons, Nicholas and his wife Jennifer and Kurtis and his fiancée Jessica; two great grandchildren, Kelly Grace Piantek and Kyle Ryan Piantek. He is also survived by a sister, Theresa Lukaszewski of New Jersey and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Andrew, Joseph, Stanley and Walter and two sisters, Sophie Binkowski and Jennie Cihocki.
In 1957, John founded the Aircraft Forged Tool Company on Rockfall where he worked until his retirement in 1983. The company is still in operation today under the direction of his son William.
John was a former captain and member of the East Berlin Fire Department. He was an active member of several organizations: the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Middletown Lodge 771; the Middletown Knights of Columbus; St. Kazimierz Society; the Polish Falcons of America, Nest 519; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a member of the Tadeusz Kosciuszko Society in Rockfall where he served as president for many years. John was a parishioner of St. Colman Church where he had been a member of the parish council and an usher.
The family wishes to thank the physicians and nurses from Vitas Hospice for their continued care. A special thank you to Kingsley, Penny, Alana, Deborah and Dawona from Lend A Hand for their kindness and assistance.
The Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Colman Church, Middlefield. Burial will be in Middlefield Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown, on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send contributions to the St. Colman Care and Share, 145 Hubbard Street, Middlefield, CT 06455 or to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 628 Hebron Avenue, Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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John Amendola
May 21, 2013
To The Piantek Family,
My condolences on your loss. God bless you all at this difficult time.
May 20, 2013
To the Piantek family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
Eleanor Barresi
May 18, 2013
Dear Sandra and Bill,
Our condolences for your loss. Uncle John was the patriarch of the family for so many years. He will be missed.
God Bless
Suzy, Meredith and Fred Lavallee
Mary Richardson
May 17, 2013
My condolences for your loss your Dad was a great man. He will be missed by many!
Laura (Garboski) Petrocelli
May 17, 2013
Dear Sandra, Bill, Beryl & the Piantek family-- So sorry to hear of John's passing. Such fond memories of him and Aunt Caroline-always happy & smiling! My deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time. You're in my prayers--God Bless!
Deborah Tewksbury
May 16, 2013
Sandra and Bill, Uncle John, my Godfather, was the best! He was a fun loving person, who brought joy to others with his great laugh....We're so sad for your loss...this world has lost a true gentleman! Debbie, Jon & Ryan
Dr.and Mrs. Paul Zimmitti
May 16, 2013
Sandra and Bill, our Prayers are with you and yours for a Big Man with an even Greater Heart.
Lynn (Scarchuk) Routhier
May 16, 2013
Sandy, my condolences to you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Kathy Way
May 16, 2013
Middletown American Legion Baseball fan for over 45 years...
May 16, 2013
Sandy and Bill, Sorry for your Loss, your dad was truly a Gentleman.
Ray Bednarz
Linda Hunter
May 16, 2013
Dear Bill, Sandra, Beryl, Nicholas & Kurtis -
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle John. He was such a sweet man and I have fond memories of going to the house to go swimming in the pool and down that curvy slide! His laugh was certainly contagious and I picture him now with that amazing smile. He will be missed but take comfort in knowing that he is now beside his lovely bride, Auntie Caroline!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Bob Fowler
May 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Fowler
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