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WENC, Edwin J.
Edwin J. Wenc, 80, of New London passed away Monday, (June 20, 2011) at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1930 in Enfield, CT. Edwin was the son of Joseph and Viola (Portenski) Wenc. Ed married the late Karen Bloom Wenc on January 12, 1963 at St. Adalbert Church in Enfield, CT. Ed and Karen raised their family at their beloved home in Neptune Park. A graduate of Enfield High School in 1949, Ed was nicknamed "Bomber" for his athletic prowess on the football field. He was the star running back and captain of his high school football team that went on to win the State Championship. Upon graduation, Bomber was awarded a football scholarship from the University of Connecticut. Ed enlisted in the armed forces serving in the US Air Force and was stationed in Idaho. Following military service he enrolled at TriState University in Indiana where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was employed by the State of Connecticut as a Civil Engineer for over 35 years. Ed was also a businessman including former owner of Sound Printing in New London. Ed is survived, and will be greatly missed, by his children, Dawn (David) Quinn of New London, Mathew (Margaret) Greene of New London, David (Jane) Greenblott of West Newbury, MA, Jon (Molly) Wenc of Waterford, CT and Eric (Kimberley) Wenc of Wilmington, VT. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and one great grandson. In addition, Edwin is survived by two sisters, Madeline Dzienius of Enfield and Stacia Zazynski of Suffield, and a brother, Joseph Wenc, of Windsor. In addition to his wife, he was pre-deceased by his brother Edmund Wenc, and his sister Jane Triolo, both from Enfield, and his former son in law, Philip Rahilly, Sr. of New London. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the staff of Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for the comfort and care that was extended to their father and grandfather.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. The funeral will assemble on Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 149 Montauk Ave., New London. Interment services are private. Donations in memory of Edwin Wenc may be made to The ALS Soccer Cup, in care of Atty. Mathew Greene, 300 State St., New London, CT 06320.
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July 5, 2011
Dear Margaret and Family,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May you find solace in this time of tremendous loss.
~Betsy
Elizabeth Sked
June 24, 2011
Jon,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Florio
June 23, 2011
David and Family,
My condolences go out to you all and your extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful time.
Ginger Lawlor
June 23, 2011
I am so so sorry I cannot be with you at this time. Bomber was a wonderful husband and loved your mother very much. He was a great father to you kids. I have so many wonderful memories of our times together. We would all just sit together and laugh for hours.
Your Parent Karen & Bomber will always have a very special place in my heart.
Love, Ginger and Frank
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June 23, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of the death of my old friend and fishing buddy, "Bomber." He was one fo the nicest guys to come out of the North End of Thompsonville. He always talked about Karen and was so proud and happy when they finally married. My sincere condolences to your family.
Mike Nosal
Donna and Dean Bailey
June 23, 2011
I am so saddened by your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed chatting with him in the grocery store, baseball field or wherever we may have met up. May your memories help you through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 23, 2011
Dawn, Matt and families, we were so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary, Don, Alissa and Aileen
Deborah Campbell
June 22, 2011
I am sorry to read of your loss. I think this is the man who had a 'Wenc' license plate, that I would often pass in summer.
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Deborah Campbell
George Synodi
June 22, 2011
To the Wenc, Quinn, Greene and Greenblott families;
I'm sorry for your loss. Ed and Karen did a great job raising a large family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
June 22, 2011
I have known your father/grandfather for only 10 years. I found him to be most helpful and a great neighbor. My thoughts and prayer go out to the entire family. Sue Weissman
gina debona
June 22, 2011
so sorry for your losss.i remeber your family well.i grew up on neptune avenue .i have fond memories of all my friends @neptune beach
The Goldberg Family
June 22, 2011
Amy and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always very friendly and welcoming - a rock of the neighborhood. We will always think of him fondly. Please be well.
Tom & Diane Harrington
June 22, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill Satti and family
June 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Wenc's and his family during this time of sorrow. He was a great man and a great human being. May he rest in peace...
Jennifer Antonino
June 22, 2011
To make a long story short...I was told that a single man followed the love of his life into a church, and walked out of that same building as a family of five. Soon after, Karen gave not one, but two namesake to her husband. I was given the honor of being a part of their family for twelve years. Although it was not the same fairytale ending as Karen and Bomber, my memories of them are fond and funny. Long days on the beach ending with the best tuna sandwhich in southeastern connecticut. Without Bomber and Karen I would not have the four wonderful children I have today. Thank you Bomber and Karen for these gifts. Watch them as they grow and keep all of your Grandchildren safe. I will do my best to keep the children together and make you proud of them as you always were. They will miss their Fore... We love you... Dobranoc.
The Herzy Family
June 22, 2011
Drew and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss our sympathy and condolences to all. You will have a lot of special memories to have of such a special man in your life.
Mary Gardner
June 22, 2011
Jon and Family,
May memories uphold you during this time. Sincere condolences on the passing of someone who was so loved by all.
Sara Devlin
June 22, 2011
Take it one hour at a time, one day at a time, if need be one moment at a time, but find strength knowing that KW has been waiting for her Eddie. I love you all. Sara
Janelle & Bill Turnier
June 22, 2011
Matt, Margaret & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
June 22, 2011
Drew and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Ripley Family
June 22, 2011
Drew and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Ripley Family
June 22, 2011
Sympathy and condolences to all. May he rest in peace as he now walks with Karen in the arms of the Lord. Deb&Jim
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