Frank J. Slinko

1928 - 2015

Slinko, Frank J.
Mr. Frank J. Slinko, age 87 of Sandy Hook died peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of Candide (Szymanowski) Slinko.
Frank was born on May 21, 1928 in Bridgeport, the son of the late Joseph and Stefania (Radkiewicz) Slinko. He was a graduate of St. Michael's School, Central High School, Central CT State University, and the University of Bridgeport. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II with the Occupation Forces in Yokohama, Japan. Frank had a long and illustrious career as an educator. He taught at Bullard Havens and Central High School in Bridgeport, Nile C. Kunnick High School in Yokohama, Japan and then at Bad Kreuznach High School in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Following his return from abroad, Frank taught at Bassick High School in Bridgeport and then Newtown High School until his retirement in 1986. Frank enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises, reading, Broadway Musicals, and a fine cigar. Frank was a fan of the NY Giants and the UConn Women's Basketball Team, but most of all he enjoyed time spent with his family. Frank was a member of the Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers Association (GBRTA) and the VFW Post, Newtown, CT.
Besides his loving wife of 62 years, Frank leaves his three daughters and their families; Stephanie Northrop of Hawaii, Lenore Brown and husband, Steven of Vermont, Gina Castaldi and husband, David of Hamden CT., 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He also leaves his sister, Stella Crispino of Bridgeport and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Frank was predeceased by three brothers, Stanley, Edward, and Benjamin Slinko.
Frank's family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Cindy Fitzmaurice, Unit Manager of Vitas at St. Mary's and her superb staff for the care and kindness shared with Frank and his entire family during his stay.
Funeral services for Mr. Slinko will be private and will be held at the convenience of his family. Memorial donations in Frank's memory may be made to Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main St., Newtown CT 06470 or VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd., Newtown, CT 06470-2334. Eastside Memorial "A Casey Family Funeral Home & Tribute Center" has been entrusted to assist the family with arrangements. To extend online expressions of sympathy to the family or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at:www.eastsidememorial.com.