John Adam Dudek

John Adam Dudek, 65, of Manchester, beloved husband of Carol (Russell) Dudek, died Wednesday, (October 10, 2001) after a seven-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1936, in Hartford, the son of the late John A. Dudek and Adele (Furtek) Dudek of Hartford. He lived in East Hartford before moving to Manchester 22 years ago. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1954; UCONN in 1958; and from the University of Hartford in 1965. He was a dedicated 30-year employee of Pratt & Whitney. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Lynn Dudek of Manchester and Cheryl Dudek of Old Saybrook. John was especially devoted and close to his two grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Martinik and Brandon John Martinik. He also leaves a brother, Richard S. Dudek of Waterford; a sister, Beverly Dudek, M.D. of Westfield, MA; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 4 p.m. at the North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 71 Haynes St., Manchester, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, South Windsor has charge of arrangements.