Edward J. Mikol

1920 - 2019

Edward J. Mikol, 99, of Windsor, beloved husband of the late Jean (Murzen) Mikol, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his home. He was born in Hartford on June 21,1920, son of Nellie (Bzdon) Paleski and Adam Paleski. He was raised in Suffield and graduated from Suffield High School. Edward proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed for many years as a helicopter blade assembler for Kaman and retired as the custodian at Windsor High School. After retirement, Edward spent his time volunteering for the Men's Shelter, Meals on Wheels, and the Windsor Food Bank. He was a quiet man who loved his children and grandchildren. Edward is survived by his daughter, Lorraine Costello of Windsor; his sons, David Mikol and his wife Irene of East Berlin, and Thomas Mikol of East Windsor; his grandchildren, Katherine Korineck and her husband Joseph, Christopher Mikol, and Elizabeth Mikol; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Stacia Turek and Adele Janik; and two brothers, Joseph Paleski and Stanley Paleski. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 7, 5-8 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 8, 10 a.m., at St. Damien of Molokai Parish, St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, his family would like donations to be made to St. Damien of Molokai Parish, St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor, CT 06095. For on-line condolences, or to share a memory with the family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.