Werner Kalinka Obituary

Werner F. Kalinka, age 93 of New Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Schweibert) Kalinka, passed away at Danbury Hospital on Friday, September 17, 2010. Werner was born in Elberfeld, Wuppertal, Germany, son of the late Gustav and Emelia (Ohleff) Kalinka. He immigrated with his family at the age of nine and lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. where he finished his education. He also lived in Queens, N.Y. and Fairlawn, N.J., prior to moving to New Fairfield, in 1972. He was an avid traveler and had visited all fifty states during his travels. He was a longtime member of the New Fairfield Senior Center and the Squantz Engine Company of the New Fairfield Fire Department. He is survived by four children, Richard Kalinka and wife, Lori of New Fairfield, Carol Gramer and husband, Richard of West Islip, N.Y., Joan Tibaldi and husband, Gary of Farmingdale, N.Y. and Catherine Scogno of New Fairfield; as well as nine grandchildren, Krista, Lisa, Donna, Bonnie, Jennifer, Thomas, Gina, Nicholas and Brian; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda, Michael and Justin. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church of New Fairfield, on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Squantz Engine Company, P.O. Box 8220, New Fairfield, CT 06812 or the Congregational Church of New Fairfield, 20 Gillotti Rd., New Fairfield, CT 06812.

Published by The News-Times on Sep. 18, 2010.
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Rich,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Knollcrest just won't be the same. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kathy Kern-Schaeffer

September 21, 2010

Rich, so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers to all the family.
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Tina Guerriero

September 20, 2010

Mr. Kalinka will be truly missed. His love of life, family, friends, garden & neighborhood will not be soon forgotten. His memory will live on in the fond memories of the young and stories of old. My family; Michael, Mikey, Timmy, Analiese and Melanie will miss him terribly. His generousity and kindness have been an inspiration. Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family during this difficult time. Love, The Seaman Family

Heidi, Michael, Mikey, Timmy, Annie & Mellie Seaman

September 20, 2010

My condolences to all in this time of sorrow

Robert Roles

September 18, 2010

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