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Casimir Kalafarski Obituary
Born in Gilbertville, Mass., on April 6, 1922, he was the son of Wojciech and Anna (Lysik) Kalafarski. A talented violinist, he was named the concertmaster of the New London Symphony at 16 years of age. He graduated from the Bulkeley School in New London in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. A veteran of World War II, Casimir received two Purple Hearts and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in combat.
On June 4, 1950, he married Mary Lech.
In 1987, Casimir, known to his co-workers as "Pete," retired after 46 years of service with Electric Boat as a design supervisor in naval architecture.
Casimir is survived by his wife, Mary (Lech) Kalafarski of Niantic and a son, Brian Kalafarski and his wife, Susan Wyatt, of Milford, Mich. He is also survived by four daughters, Lynn D'Angelo and husband, Christopher, of North Stonington, Janet Montano and husband, Richard, of Bloomfield, Diane Onorato and husband, Robert, of Wilmington, Del., Annette Filena and husband, Bruce, of Fremont, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister, Fernanda (Kalafarski) Wallace.
Casimir was remembered with full military honors prior to internment in St. Mary's Mausoleum in New London.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford CT 06492.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Casimir Kalafarski
Kerry Lloyd Evans
March 1, 2011
Lynn and Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Kerry
Kaori Akiyoshi
February 22, 2011
Dear Brian and family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Much love,
Kaori, Jaime and Kimba.
Robin Soule
February 7, 2011
Dear Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May your treasured memories give you comfort in the days to come.
February 7, 2011
dear mary
my sincere sympathy in this time of loss. your old neighbor barbara laithwaite
Richard Kincaid
February 7, 2011
Grandpa
I will miss you! Although our lives paths were seldom crossed you were always in my heart, good memories of you as I was a little boy. I'm sorry your gone but I will see you in heaven!
Love
Little Richy
February 5, 2011
Dear Brian & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know what you are going thru and want to let you know that we are thinking of you and will remember your Dad in our prayers-Sincerely, The Frausini"s (Andy's Trim)
Kendra Alling
February 4, 2011
Diane and Family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you in this time of loss.
I know your father's hopes and dreams will live on through all of you and your children.
John Bitters
February 4, 2011
Hi Brian,
I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I liked the picture in the paper. He was a handsome man. You resembled him. He must have been at Bulkley School the same time as my father. I didn't realize that. Anyway, I extend my condolences to you and your family, especially your mother whom I remember fondly from the bank.
Suzanne Sheaffer Williams
February 4, 2011
My sympathy to your family with your loss.
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