Steve J. Klinko

KLINKO Steve J. Klinko, age 84 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2008. Born in West Virginia, July 11, 1924 to the late Mary and Steve Klinko, he was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the CD. A 496th Port Battalion. Steve was proud of his service to his country. He was employed by Madison Motors and Bullards and Scap Motors. He took pride in his classic cars and always had a special vintage auto parked by the house. He enjoyed taking Polaroid pictures and time spent with his family was very important. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vida Ann Copyan Klinko; two sons, Steven and his wife, Madeline Klinko of Florida and Thomas Klinko of Bridgeport; two daughters, Karen and her husband, Louis Patrick of Fairfield and Laurie Huneke and her fiance, Robert Kosswig of Plainville; three cherished grandchildren, Louis Jr. of San Diego and Holly and Steven of Fairfield; two brothers, Joseph and his wife, Sylvia and Robert Klinko; a sister, Cecilia Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Betty Klinko; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Theresa Klinko; sister-in-law, Ann Klinko; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Evelyn and harry Stinson; and a niece, Kerry Piro. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Avenue, Bridgeport. Burial will be in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Steve was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be missed greatly.