Joseph A. Swanek Sr.

SWANEK Joseph A. Swanek, Sr., age 96, of Howe Ave., Shelton entered into rest on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Bryk Swanek. Mr. Swanek was born in Derby, on April 24, 1911 son of the late George and Julia Halat Swanek. He was an inspector for AVCO Lycoming for many years until his retirement. Mr. Swanek was known for his generosity, story telling ability, love for mankind, polish Heritage, New York and his faith and love in St. Michael's Church. He especially treasured spending every Sunday with his family. Mr. Swanek was the loving father of Ann "Jo-Ann" Pomponio and Joseph Swanek, Jr. He is survived by his loving grandchildren, Robert and Kerri Pomponio and Ann Marie Pomponio and her fiance Mark Nikola. Mr. Swanek is also survived by his goddaughter Dorothy Cwanek, nephew Frank Cwanek and his wife Linda, several other nieces and nephews, longtime family member Mary Ann Novak, his adopted family and confidant Carol Edson and his extended family in Poland. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bronx, Fidge, Pat and John Swanek and a sister, Emily Majeski and a son-in-law, Albert Pomponio. Friends may call at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. His funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. His burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, 75 Derby Ave., Derby CT 06418. Friends may leave condolences at www.adzimafh.com.