Daniel Bugnacki

Daniel Bugnacki retired Principal of New Britain High School, passed away on Saturday, (May 31, 2003) after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his death, Daniel was a resident of Lake Dunmore, Leicester, VT, where he and his wife, Mary moved following their retirement. Daniel was the son of Dominick and Sophie Bugnacki. He was born, raised and educated in New Britain. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1959 and from Central Connecticut State University in 1964 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Following graduation he started his teaching career at New Britain High School teaching mathematics. Daniel earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Wesleyan University in 1975 and a Sixth Year Degree in Administration from Southern Connecticut State University in 1976. Further studies at the University of Hartford earned him a Seventh Year Degree. Daniel left the classroom in the mid- seventies to be promoted to Vice Principal. He went on to serve as Housemaster and then Principal of New Britain High School. In addition to his duties at the high school, Dan was employed part-time evenings as an adjunct mathematics professor at Central Connecticut State University. Daniel was well known for his pride in New Britain and especially proud of the 36 years he worked at New Britain High School. He was actively involved in the community serving as President of the New Britain Area Conference of Churches, President of St. Mary Parish Council, board member of New Britain General Hospital and Y.M.C.A. He also served on the Board of Directors for Family Service Inc., Salvation Army and the Allocations Committee of United Way. Dan was instrumental in establishing the New Britain Youth Soccer League as he envisioned soccer as a healthy sport for New Britain youth. In recent years Dan enjoyed his membership in the Hardware City Stamp Club. In addition to his wife, Mary (Parker), he leaves two sons, Daniel W., his wife Linnea and granddaughter Grace Elizabeth of Holland, MA, and Mark and his fiancee Kathleen Hayes of New Britain. Daniel also leaves behind three sisters, Elizabeth Ludwinowicz and her husband Donald of Southington, Patricia Jenosky of Sterling Heights, MI and Dolores Page and her husband Richard of Coventry. He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Lundy of Fairport, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins who have received his guidance and love through the years. Calling hours will be held at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq, New Britain, Thursday, 4-7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 544 Main St, New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Those who wish to remember Daniel in a special way may send donations to a scholarship fund in his name at New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. in care of Paul Salina or to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.