Jason Vladimir Janatka
Jason Vladimir Janatka
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Jason was born Oct. 8, 1984, in Waterbury, a son of Karel and Lucille (Andolina) Janatka. Jason was a loving son and brother who was a lifelong resident of Southbury. He attended Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and was a student at the University of Connecticut, majoring in psychology. Jason excelled in writing poetry as well as mechanical engineering activities. He was also an expert at snow-boarding and spent much time in Vermont and the Northwest enjoying the mountains.
Besides his father and mother of Southbury he leaves a brother, Michael Junkins of Philadelphia, Pa.; his maternal grandfather, Vincent Andolina of Waterbury; and paternal grandmother, Amelia Janatka of Woodbury. Jason also leaves a nephew; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral Mass will be held on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Waterbury. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St., Waterbury, is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to MidState Medical Center, 435 Lewis Ave. Meriden, CT 06451.
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Guy Aliotta
December 13, 2006
Dear Lucille and Karel,
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We were out of town last week and just learned of this sorrowful news. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Eleanor (Lindy) Coldwell
December 11, 2006
I was his Psychology major advisor at UConn . We had spoken on 3 or 4 occasions. I have hundreds of advisees, but the first time I met him (November 1, 2006) I was struck by his uniqueness. (I actually remembered his name) He mentioned [timidly, it seemed] that he liked poetry. I said I did too. I think we enrolled him in a poetry class. He was searching around for a minor to declare, starting with Philosophy. He returned to my office the same day after looking into that option to say he had decided against that; and that he wanted to declare Neuroscience. Before he left my office one day, he asked if he could take part in one of Dr. David B. Miller's podcasts. He had Dr. Miller for intro psych. We were amazed at his request; and Dr. Miller said of course he could. Jason joined Dr. Miller for the podcast on the next Thursday. My heart breaks for you all. The 3 of us in this office who met Jason (Linda Ferrell, David Miller, and myself) are so saddened by his death. I can only image what you all are going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lindy Coldwell
Barbara Helming
December 9, 2006
Dear Lucille and Karel,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jason's sudden death. It is impossible to make sense of the death of one so young. I hope the memories of the good times will bring you comfort. Hold them close to your heart now and always. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Take care of yourselves.
Donna Girard
December 8, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and my prayers are with you.
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Ingrid Bettridge
December 8, 2006
My heart aches for you. We will keep your family in our prayers.
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Patty Nash
December 7, 2006
So Sorry for your loss.
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