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James KLECZKOWSKI Obituary
KLECZKOWSKI, James Paul
James (Jim) Paul Kleczkowski, 44, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 1, from a broken heart. His beloved wife, Elizabeth (Long) Kleczkowski passed away three days earlier on Saturday, October 29 after a brief illness. He was born on April 15, 1967, the son of John and Claudette Kleczkowski of Rockfall, CT. He leaves behind a much adored son, Sean Kleczkowski, of South Windsor. Jim was a graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School and of the University of New Haven and worked in the hospitality, and most recently in the temporary recruitment field. Besides his parents, Jim is survived by his cherished siblings and their families; Celia Peacock and her husband Grant (Conor, Maggie and Elena Hayes) of Garrett Park MD, Justine Couvares (Ryan Lancia) of Windsor Locks and Middletown, and John Kleczkowski and his wife Dana (JT, Brian, and Julia) of North Attelboro, MA. He also leaves Shannon Gibbons, of Windsor, his wife from a previous marriage. He leaves many grieving uncles, especially Uncle Al and Ted of Rockfall, aunts, cousins, and dear friends. Jim's most admired traits were his devotion to family and friends, and his keen sense of humor. Never without a joke, Jim was known for his cheery disposition, infectious laugh, generosity, positive attitude and love of life. However, as his best friend, wife, and soul mate Beth became ill and died, so did Jim.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday (Nov. 5th) at 1 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of his family. Friends may visit with his family on Saturday from 11 to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road Newington CT 06111. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James KLECZKOWSKI
Sal Garofalo
October 7, 2012
Having moved back to CT 6mos ago from FL, I was not aware of Jim's passing until today. I remember Jim so fondly for his warm personality and sense of humor, having worked with his sister Celia for years. My heart goes out to Celia and Jim's entire family. Celia... I am currently staying with my parents and hope we can connect soon and chat.
Love you and you are all in my heart and prayers.
BJ McAllister
November 13, 2011
I have thought of Jim many times over the last 26 years. My memories always included our little league years, drum corps, school days, band, back yard play and friday/saturday nights. We were always the best of friends growing up, but lost touch with each other over the years. "Remember the moon" Jimmy, you will be missed. My prayers, thoughts and love are with the entire Kleczkowski family.
Dianna Dozier
November 11, 2011
Claudette, My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you'
Kathleen Kobrzycki
November 9, 2011
Sean, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Kobrzycki Family.
Molly Strouse
November 9, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to all of Jim's family during this extremely difficult time. Jim and Beth were our neighbors and they were always laughing and having fun. Jim would often bring little gifts over for our three children making their days brighter! He was a very kind and thoughtful man. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Aaron, Molly, Maddie, Mackenzie, and Marcus Strouse
Tom & Karen Hayes
November 9, 2011
Celia & Family -
Please know we are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Tom, Karen, Trevor & Alyssa
Pat Gribko
November 8, 2011
John, Claudette and family,
Ray and I are so sorry for your great loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Ray Gribko
November 7, 2011
Claudette and John: I'm so sorry to hear about your son and daughter-in-law. May God wrap his loving arms around you both and give you the comfort and strength that you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
love you both,
Adelaide Tiefenbrunn
cynthia costa
November 7, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
November 7, 2011
Claudette,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of your precious son and daughter-in-law. There are no words to express how sorry I am to have read this in the Press this morning. Please feel the comfort, worth, love and sincerity of my words. I know your pain and can tell you that God will love you and comfort you during this most horrific time. Fondly, Tracey
Darin E. Leeman
November 7, 2011
My sincere condolences to all -- Jim's presence in our live's will truly be missed. His friendly, warm and loving demeanor made each life he touched richer and we are all better off having known him.
I will miss the laughs, I will miss the jokes, I will miss making music together or sharing some great tunes. I will miss sharing the chapters of our lifes and simply miss the comfort of knowing my dear friend is there.
The memories of our time together will always fill my heart and his laugh will always bring a smile to my face.
I will truly miss my dear friend.
Again, my condolences to all.
November 6, 2011
Dear Claudette,
I am so saddened to learn of the loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. God bless you and your family.
lana gordon
November 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of your lost , My prayers are with you ,
Lana Gordon
Sarah Michaud
November 6, 2011
Sean
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad..
know that your in my prayers...
Maryann Gentry
November 6, 2011
Justine and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Maryann Gentry
Kathy (Olsen) Palmer
November 6, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless all of you.
Donna Golub
November 5, 2011
John and Claudette and family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Donna Golub
Mary Ellen Dickinson
November 5, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Judi Courtemanche-Muse
November 5, 2011
I knew both Beth + Jim from working together for several years at Westaff. Both awesome people. Much love and prayers for your family during this time. xo Judi Courtemanche-Muse
David Hayes
November 5, 2011
Love you, brother Jim. See you on the other side . . .
"It is such a secret place, the land of tears."
~Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince
Sharon Birmingham
November 5, 2011
John, Claudette and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. This has been a very difficult time for your family and my thoughts are with you all.
Susan Brown
November 5, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family are in our thoughts.
November 5, 2011
We are so sorry to here of your loss. Our prayers out to your family at this time. Jeffrey and Dorene Adams-Guida
Kathy Aubrey-Bergonzi
November 5, 2011
Mr & Mrs K and family,
Spending every weekend on the road with drum corp, always being tired and hot...Jimmy kept us laughing. We were blessed to be a part of his journey.
Ron Jackson
November 5, 2011
My condolences to the Kleczkowski family on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 5, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Susan and Kenneth Perrotti,
Middletown, Ct.
linda sienkiewicz
November 5, 2011
john, claudette, celia, justine, john and beth's family-
my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve and remember these well-lived but too short lives.
Michael Muzik
November 5, 2011
I would like to extend my condolences on
behalf of the Muzik family.
Jimmy will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched.
cheleis,malik,alex&malik jr ashford-desade
November 4, 2011
Your family will be in our families thoughts and prayers .God bless
Michele Tungate (Atkinson)
November 4, 2011
I haven't seen Jim at the high school since he graduated. I remember him from Show Choir the very first year they had it. He was singing a song called "Your Feets too Big!!" It was very memorable!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Diane & Dave Snyder
November 4, 2011
Claudette and family, Words can't begin to express how sorry we are to hear of the loss of your son and his wife. May your memories help you through this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Marie Hayes Piera
November 4, 2011
To all the Kleczkowski family...My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
November 4, 2011
It has been a very long time since I spoke with Jim. It only seems like yesterday hearing his laugh at Center School, John Lyman School and then Memorial School. Those memories of those days will be with me forever and those of us who knew him while growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this very difficult time.
Christine Satagaj McAllen, Prospect, CT
Jeff Longtain
November 4, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Susan Carlson-Lynch
November 4, 2011
My prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Gale Saleski
November 4, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was such a unique and great guy. He had a great gift of making everyone laugh and putting a smile on your face. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kimberly Rowe
November 4, 2011
John and family, please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy's smile, humor and generosity will be remembered for always. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Susan D'Antonio
November 4, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 4, 2011
Dear Kleczkowski family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all....
Maureen Flannery Brooks
November 4, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christy Grecsek
November 4, 2011
I remember Jim laughing and joking, playing lead roles in Bye Bye Birdie and The Music Man at Coginchaug, teasing me goodnaturedly as I came to your door to sell Girl Scout cookies and breaking his collar bone falling over our dog Buffy while catching a ball in our yard.
My condolences to all of you - what a great loss and a great, great sorrow.
April Goodwin
November 4, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Matt and Sandy Kopet
November 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. We only wish we could help in some way.
Matt and Sandy Kopet
Christine E
November 4, 2011
Speechless stranger....God bless their son...and family.
November 4, 2011
Dear Kleczkowski Family,
I am so very sad to hear of both Jim and Elizabeth's passing. It was a blessing and a privilege to have known Jim during our UNH days. "Friends are those who nourish the Spirit"-by Cris. This was so true of Jim. Jim's friendship was a precious gift. With sympathy, healing thoughts and prayers for peace-
Stephanie Powell Cunningham, Illinois
David Devaux
November 4, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. K, Justine, John, and Celia, You all have my deepest sympathies. I am thinking of you and will never forget all the good times we had.
Melora Church
November 4, 2011
Show choir, band, chance meetings in the hall at CRHS - Jimmy always put a smile on faces, always passionate about helping others. My heartfelt thoughts go out to those left behind. Cherish the memories and time you had with him here, as I know I will. Take care of yourselves and eachother.
Anne Pasquale
November 4, 2011
John~ my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family ~ may God give you strength to get through this very difficult time.....sincerely, Anne Pasquale
November 4, 2011
Jim & Liz are forever soul mates
in heaven.
God bless...
Sam of the Middletown Press
November 4, 2011
Dear Claudette, John and family...we are without words for your loss of Jim...you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and will be there for you always...
Bill & Judy Buden
Bethann Hurd
November 4, 2011
Justine and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in your time of need. Remember the good times always.
November 4, 2011
John and Claudette,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. Your son and Daughter-in-law as well as the both of you, will be in our prayers.
With all our love,
Bobby and Teeka Bagenski
Lois Poissant
November 4, 2011
Dear Claudette and family, I am so sorry for your double loss. It must be a very devastating time for you. May the good Lord be with you at this very difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy.
Pete Spicer
November 3, 2011
My memories of Jim almost always include him smiling or laughing and joking around. If asked, I would describe Jim as the guy who always brought levity to any situation. He also served as the finest "doorman" at one of the "After-Thanks" semi-formal parties I hosted - way back during high school. My heartfelt sympathy to Jim's immediate and extended families at this most difficult time.
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