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Richard Poplawski Obituary
He was born in New Britain, April 4, 1930, a son of the late Joseph and Stella David Poplawski, and had been a Wallingford resident for many years. He attended New Britain High School and, upon graduation in 1948 , enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Korea from Sept. 15, 1950 to Feb. 16, 1951 and had been awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries received. Following his military service, Richard attended and graduated from the University of Connecticut and the Culinary Institute of America. He embarked on a career in food service as manager of the main dining hall at Yale University. In 1967, he changed careers and became a Family Relations Supervisor for the Middletown Superior Court until his retirement in 1987. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Besides his wife Shirley, he is survived by his son, Michael Poplawski and his wife, Diana, of Meriden; his daughter, Joan Poplawski, of Wallingford; his son, John Poplawski and his wife, Christine, of Meriden; his son, Joseph Poplawski and his wife, Barbara, of Wallingford, his son, Edward Poplawski and his wife, Jacqueline, of Colchester; his six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, George Poplawski, of New London, N.C.
The family would like to thank the staff of the West Haven VA Hospice, and their dear friend Paula for her compassionate and loving care of Richard and her advice, support and friendship to Joan and Shirley.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main St., Yalesville section of Wallingford, Friday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from The Yalesville Funeral Home when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Fatima Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment, with military honors, will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Richard's memory may be sent to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 382 Hope Hill Road, Yaleville, CT 06492 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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Susan Haze
January 31, 2014
My Dear Cousins, I'm so sorry about the pain that's unavoidable when such a truly good man becomes invisible to us and not available for hugs. I believe Cousin Richard is in a better place than our world had become for him, joyously reunited with his brother now and with other beloved family and friends. I'm glad I had the privilege of knowing him; although we weren't close, I was touched by his gentle nature and what seemed to me like unfailing optimism and a complete lack of cynicism. My heart goes out to you all. Love, Susan
Dale Collins
January 29, 2014
Mrs. Poplawski, John, Joe, and the Poplawski family,
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless You.
Sue and Joe Balfore
January 25, 2014
Dear Joe, Barb and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 24, 2014
Joan:
So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Janet Siciliano
(DBH friend)
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Ellen Gregorio
January 24, 2014
Dear Ed, Joe and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and may your memories bring you comfort.
Bev Dwyer
January 24, 2014
Joe, Barb, Kevin & Marissa,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Kimberly Howe-Tighe
January 24, 2014
Ed
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Your Dad has been your hero for as long as I can remember. You always spoke of him with such love, respect & pride. Those memories and the stories you have shared will forever be in your heart. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Kimberly & Brian Tighe
Mich & Anne & kids Emond
January 24, 2014
Micheal , Diana , Kids & PoplawskiFamily
January 24, 2014
Rest in Peace Dad. Forever my hero and mentor.
a fortunate son, John.
Jodi Walton
January 24, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Poplawski.
John & Millie Young
January 24, 2014
Dear Shirley and Family.
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dick. He was a gentleman, always there to listen or lend a helping hand.
Dick was a very special member of Our Lady of Fatima Men`s Club, supporting and helping out at our many functions. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
May Richard J. Poplawski`s soul rest in God`s eternal peace!
Sincerely,
John and Millie Young
Cromwell, Ct
January 24, 2014
Dad
You will be missed more than words can say. You are my hero!
Eddy Spaghetti
Margie Haze Russell
January 23, 2014
To Richard:
Thank you for being such a positive role model in my life and for sharing your wonderful family. I've missed being able to communicate with you, grieve your passing, and will hold you in my heart forever.
Charlie sends a "Semper Fi."
To Shirley and Family:
My deepest sympathies go out to each and every one of you over the loss of the beloved man who was your husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and my godfather. As you know, he meant the world to me!
I don't think there's anything left unsaid, from the exchanges we've had in the recent past. I'd like to support you in any way I can; please don't hesitate to call on me.
LOVE,
Margie
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