Leonard Slimskey

SLIMSKEY, Leonard Leonard Slimskey, 81, of Berlin, husband of Sandra (Ziel) Slimskey for 45 years, died Sunday, (October 19, 2008), at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Berlin, the son of the late Charles and the late Kazimera (Lionas) Slimskey, he attended Berlin High School, served in the US Army in World War II, and was the owner of Slimskey Carpet Center in Kensington. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #10732, the Berlin Polish Political Club, and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief from 1953 to 1957, and he shared his passion for fishing with his good friend Pat Avery. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David Slimskey of Berlin and his fiancé Roberta Rogers-Bednarek, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Geoff Foertsch of Berlin, a sister, Irene Timko of Windsor Locks, seven grandchildren, Nicole, Rachel, and Amanda Foertsch, Valerie and Samantha Slimskey, and Alex and Olivia Bednarek, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Victor, George, and Edward Slimskey, and a sister, Lucy Titus. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, Pastor Philip Brockett officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, 1657 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com