Anthony F. Radavich

Anthony F. Radavich, 89, of Kensington, formerly of New Britain, beloved husband of Lois (Rakowski) Radavich for 52 years, entered into eternal rest June 12, 2013 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.

Born in New Britain, son of the late Charles and the late Mary (Butanus) Radavich, he attended local schools, graduated from New Britain High School in 1942, and received B.S. degrees from Bryant University and the University of Hartford. A disabled combat veteran of World War II, he trained with the U.S. Marines in San Diego, and served in the U.S. Army Infantry as an automatic rifleman in both European and Pacific Theatres. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he was employed by the U.S. Treasury Department as an Internal Revenue Agent for 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul Church, and V.F.W. Post 10732 in Berlin.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James Radavich and his wife Christine of East Hampton; a daughter, Lisa Desmarais and her husband Dennis of Glastonbury and daughters, Mary Ann and Laurie Radavich of New Britain; grandchildren, Renee and Kevin Radavich and Allison and Josephine Desmarais who were the joy of his life, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Stella Zylonis and Helen Igras, and two brothers, Dominic Radavich and Sgt. Francis Radavitch.
Services were held June 18, 2013 from Porter's Funeral Home, Kensington, with a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial with full military honors followed in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT 06037, or Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA), 5 Hart Street, New Britain, CT 06051.