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Alex FALBOWSKI Obituary

FALBOWSKI, Alex Alex Falbowski, 88, husband of the late Mildred Gross Falbowski of Colchester, passed away on Wednesday (November 3, 2010) at the West Haven Veterans Hospital. He was born. on March 5, 1922 in Colchester son of Tony and Mary Silkowski Falbowski He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S Artny attaining the rank of Sgt. He was a machinist and worked for Pratt and Whitney, Electric Boat and then he worked for the Harper Buffing Company in East Hartford before he retired. During his lifetime, he loved to do gardening, traveling, and go to Polka dances. He also was a fan of Giants Football and Baseball teams and enjoyed watching the UCONN Basketball Teams. Surviving are three sons, Alexander, Anthony and Allen, one daughter Dawn Marie Wellington, six step daughters, Marge, Dot, Fran, Joan, Ruth and Sue, a sister Jeanette Oldham, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was predeceased by a son John, a step son Frank, a brother Joe and three sisters Theresa, Estelle and Jean. Funeral Services will be held on Monday 10 a.m. from the Belmont / Sabrowski Funeral Home, 144 South Main St., Colchester. Interment will follow in St. Joseph cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 -4 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 6, 2010.

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Andy Falbowski

December 25, 2010

Thanks for your service to the country. Wish we where closer. You'll be missed. Hope they got some good Polka music up there.

robin everett

November 23, 2010

Dear Alex,Dawn and Tony- I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say to make the hurt go away. It does though. You 3 have been so through so much first your mom and then John now your dad. Just remember you have each other. I love you guys. Sorry I wasn't there for you. Love you all. Robin

cassie menard

November 10, 2010

Hi gramps i love u and miss u cant wait to see u again someday love u always and forever ...
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Marion (Polly) Richter (Towne)

November 6, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

eileen jackson

November 6, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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