Allen E. PUDVAN

PUDVAN, Allen E.

Allen E. "Dutsy" Pudvan, 79, of Portland, passed away Saturday, (November 9, 2013) at Portland Care and Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness. Allen was born in Bay City, MI son of the late Edith and Francis "Fudge" Pudvan. Allen graduated from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1956. He moved to Connecticut with his wife in 1960 starting his 33 years of service with Pratt & Whitney in both the Middletown and East Hartford plants as an engineer. He and his wife also owned and operated a local package store for a number of years. Allen was a jack of all trades willing to try anything at least once and succeeding at most everything he did. He enjoyed woodworking, photography and gardening. He traveled extensively with his wife and had a fondness for history particularly the battles of World War II and he was also a devoted husband and father. Allen is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Pudvan of Portland, his daughter, Malinda Pudvan of Portland, his sisters-in-laws, Frances Pudvan of Bay City, MI, and Jean King of Jackson, MI, a brother-in-law, Jerry King and his wife, Carroll of Jackson, MI and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Francis "Bibs" two sisters, Judith and Carol and by a brother-in-law, Kenneth King. Allen's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the nurses, aides and other staff of Portland Care and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care and love you gave Allen. We cannot thank you enough.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Allen's name may be made to Portland Care and Rehabilitation, 333 Main St., Portland, CT 06480. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net. Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland has care of arrangements.