Jastermsky, Peter E..
Peter E. Jastermsky, age 85, of Stratford, retired Assistant Fire Chief, died at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was the husband of the late Betty (Bednarik) Jastermsky, who he married on November 18, 1950. They had been married for 49 years.
Mr. Jastermsky was born in West Edmeston, NY to the late Peter and Mary Jastermsky. He graduated from New Berlin Central High School in 1946. Peter attended Cornell University where he studied veterinary medicine.
He moved to Stratford over 60 years ago and had been employed by Chance-Voight. He became a firefighter for the Town of Stratford in 1951 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1961. In 1967, he was appointed Assistant Fire Chief.
Active in community organizations, Mr. Jastermsky was past president of the Baldwin Center Men's Club; served on the Commission on Aging; and participated in Stratford Day. He also belonged to the Stratford PAL Rifle Club and the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Jastermsky enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing pinochle and deer hunting in Maine. He was able to fix just about anything and enjoyed carpentry. Peter was a huge fan of the UCONN Ladies Basketball Team and the NY Yankees. He always appreciated a great meal.
Survivors include six beloved children, Peter Jastermsky and his wife Cheryl of Irvine, CA, Patricia Jastermsky and her companion, Matt Humes of Exeter, NH, Stephen Jastermsky and his wife Paula of West Palm Beach, FL, Karen Jastermsky and her wife Patti Trifiletti of Mamaroneck, NY, Lorrie Brighindi and her husband Christopher of Shelton and Thomas Jastermsky and his companion, Ana Ines DeLaFuente; eight grandchildren, Zoe and Evan Jastermsky, Matt Bencze and his wife Amy, Danielle Bencz, Lauren Jastermsky and Marissa, Kara and Ryan Brighindi; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Elizabeth, Sophia and Jackson.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10 am at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford with Rev. Edward Rawls officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Baldwin Center, ATTN: Men's Club, 1056 W. Broad St., Stratford, CT 06615. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to leave condolences online.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2014.

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Althea Schow Kardos

February 22, 2014

So sad that just as my old neighbor and I were reacquainting and enjoying talking about our past, that I had to lose him. Such a sharp, fun conversationalist! I will miss him on my visits back to Stratford!

Lisa Graziano

February 19, 2014

So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

February 17, 2014

Steve & family - I am sad to hear about the loss of your dad. He and your mom will always be in your heart.

I can remember riding in one of those old station wagons he kept repairing. I think it had about a million miles on it. That's when a car was a car!

With Sympathy - Chandelle

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February 16, 2014

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Dawn Marie Murray

February 12, 2014

Lorrie and family,
My deepest sympathies as you say goodbye to your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Dawn Marie Murray
Nichols School

February 12, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. My Mom and Dad knew Pete from the Baldwin Center and just loved talking to him and hearing all his great stories. He was very supportive to my Dad when my Mom passed away this Christmas. My Dad is sick and isn't able to go to the wake and he is very upset about that. Just know he was so well liked and made alot of people laugh. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Gail (Napolitano)Tenney

Dave Gregory

February 12, 2014

So Sorry for your loss, Pete worked call back on our shift,(B)Many Fond memories and a Lot of Laughter, one thing Pete would Never say was, I'm Not Hungry!! God Bless

Ron Christy

February 12, 2014

Pete was my very fist chief in stratford. he was a pleasure to work with always fair and respectful. i will miss him.ill always remember him saying" NOBODY TOLD ME"

John Halpin

February 11, 2014

To Steve and the Jastermsky Family I am sorry for the loss of of such a good man and Father to you. Everyone who had come to know him has fond memories. He always had good advise as well as ability to lend a sympathetic ear. Almost 7 yrs and I can still remember the last time I spoke to him. You have my family condolences.

Jeffrey Monk

February 11, 2014

Sorry to hear the news, Pete will be missed by me & never forgotten RIP CHIEF...

Tim Keogh

February 11, 2014

Tom and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories from the past and the gathering of your family during this time help to ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Keogh's

karen harper

February 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss, My dad knew peter and I went to school with one of ya's.May he rest in peace with his beloved.

Sandy Collum Sandmeyer (SHS '85)

February 11, 2014

Tom & the Jastermsky family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met your dad one time and he was such a lovely man. I know that he is happy to be reunited with your mom again. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.

Psalm 27:4-5
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

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