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Thaddeus Pianka Obituary

Thaddeus Frank Pianka, 77, of Higganum, husband of Mary Ann (Kowaleski) Pianka, died Sunday May 10, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in Middletown, son of the late Frank and Mary (Nadolny) Pianka. Ted retired from Standard Knapp in Portland where he worked for 38 years. Ted's deep-felt interests included building rock walls, creating homemade wooden surf fishing lures, fishing, hiking, nature, Survivor, and the UCONN men's basketball team. Our dad believed in fairness and equality for all people. Ted never backed down from a challenge, and although he fought to the end against his illness, he eventually lost his life to Covid-19. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, sons Jeremy Pianka and his wife Rachel of Marlborough, Seth Pianka and his partner Phoebe Rockholz of Clinton and her son Cole Rockholz., brother Edward Pianka, sister Francis Mroczka and many loving nieces and nephews. Due to current events, funeral services are private. Those who wish may send memorial donations to FoodShare.org. Our family gives a heartfelt thank you to the men and woman of Yale New Haven Hospital who did everything they could with kindness to help Ted in his fight against Covid-19. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 14, 2020.

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Megan Malouin

June 4, 2020

I will always love my Uncle Ted and pray peace and rest for my sweet family.

Aaron Malouin

June 2, 2020

My favorite memory of you is sittonh at the bar at the Gelston House and you leaning in and telling me that if I ever hurt your niece (Megan) that I would be next. Im going to miss you Uncle Ted.

Cheryl Pianka

May 29, 2020

Not a day goes by without overwhelming sadness. He will be .missed forever.

Rise Ann Martinez

May 29, 2020

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family, Seth. ❤

Cara Hatfield

May 25, 2020

My condolences to Mary Ann, Jeremy, and Seth. I have so many great memories with Ted that I will cherish forever. He absolutely lived life to the fullest.

Helen Brown

May 17, 2020

I was so very sorry to hear of your husband passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Robert Jarvis

May 17, 2020

Jeremy and family. So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let me know if ya just need an ear to listen or anything else.

Tom English

May 16, 2020

Although we haven't been together for some time, fond memories of our time together in the past will always remain in my mind and heart. Heartfelt condolences Mary Ann and family.

Andrzej & Janina Pianka

May 16, 2020

Wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
To entire family.

Krystyna Poster

May 16, 2020

Dear Mary Ann, Jeremy, Seth and family, so sorry for your families loss. We are thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers. Heartfelt Sympathy,

May 14, 2020

Rest in eternal peace.

Nicole Dunn

May 13, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to The Pianka Family. I am stunned to hear of Ted's passing & words can not express the gratitude I have in knowing Ted. To those closest to Ted, I hope that one day soon the memory of him will bring smiles of joy rather than tears of sadness. He touch my heart & will forever be missed.

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