Andrew J. Olesak

OLESAK, Andrew J. Andrew J. Olesak, 70, of Unionville, beloved husband of Marie (Ferraro) Olesak, passed away peacefully, Saturday (February 11, 2006) at New Britain General Hospital. Born in New Britain, February 6th, 1936, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zamko) Olesak. Prior to retiring in 1998, Andrew was employed as a Steel Fabricator with Topper & Griggs in Plainville. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was a communicant at the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea. Andy was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 170 in Unionville. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Jonyl S. Olesak of Avon, his beloved granddaughter, Alyson Olesak, who was the pride of Andy's life, his two brothers, Frank Olesak of New Britain, Michael Olesak and his wife Sally of Meriden, a sister Helen Levecque of Rocky Hill and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Kenneth J. Olesak and an infant son, a sister, Elizabeth Uryga and two brothers, Paul and Joseph Olesak. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville, Wednesday (Feb. 15) from 5-8 p.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Thursday, Feb. 16 at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville at 10a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Bidwell Square, Unionville, CT 06085 or to the Leukemia Society, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 300, Meriden, CT 06450.