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John JANIAK Obituary

JANIAK, John S. John S. Janiak, 66, of Colchester, passed away unexpectedly Monday (November. 30, 2009) in a house fire along with his beloved dog, Sindel. Born April 25, 1943 in New Britain, he was a son of the late Stanley and Bertha Janiak.Mr. Janiak worked as a Dispatcher for UPS in Hartford for 29 years before his retirement. A proud Navy Veteran, he served during the Vietnam War as a Marine Medic.In his spare time, he was an extremely talented photographer and also enjoyed cooking, playing his guitar and collecting knives.In addition to his wife, Diane (Medeska) Janiak, he is survived by three sons, Matthew and wife, Carina of Colchester, Dean and wife, Cory of Edgewater, MD and Mark Janiak of Colchester; three grandsons, Nicholas, Riley and Bradley; a brother, Stanley; a sister, Claudia; and numerous extended family members and friends. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester.The funeral will assemble starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home before the celebration of the Funeral Liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave., Colchester. Interment will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of oneâ ™s choice.For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Babs Carbonneau

February 7, 2010

I have been away and am so sorry to hear of JJ's passing. I worked with him for a long time, he was a man to remember.My sympathies to you for his loss.

Tony Poselenzny

January 13, 2010

John will be missed. I worked with him in Hartford in the 70's and 80's and he was always a joy to work with. My sympathy and parayers go to his family!

Anna Nowotnik Siudzinska

January 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you very much. Rest in peace.

Ray Burke

December 16, 2009

Dear Janiak Family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss of John. I worked with him in the 1970's and he was a fine man. I hope your memories of him help you get through this difficult time.
Yours truly,
Ray Burke

Marty Healy

December 4, 2009

I will miss my very good friend John very much and will think of him often.

December 4, 2009

To Mark and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Tarnowski family

Russ Morrisett

December 3, 2009

To Diane and the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with John in Hartford for 20 years and will always remember him for his great stories and his upbeat attitude. No matter how hard it hit the fan, John would always end a conversation with a smile that said "it's all good". God Bless you.

Harry Dimlow

December 3, 2009

My condolences and deepest sympathies

Don Donofrio

December 3, 2009

My condolences to the family.I worked with John many,many years ago at UPS in Hartford. John was terrific partner and friend. My deepest sympathies.

Art Jay

December 2, 2009

Elizabeth and I send our regrets and sympathies to the family. I really enjoyed John. He was a true partner.
I still can hear him talking with me about "how I make a hobby knife". He was an enjoyable person to simply be around. Godspeed.

Janice MacLean

December 2, 2009

Dear Diane & family,
The moment I heard the name I remembered that was your married name. Boys, I grew up with your mother and went all through school with her from kindergarten to high school. She was a neighbor of mine for many years. We shared a lot of good times. I was so shocked to hear of this very tragic accident. I don't know any of you or your dad but I know that your mother will need to rely on you for strength and love. She's a wonderful person and I can only hope that you will be there for her in her hours of need. May you all hold on to your precious memories. God Bless You all.
Janice (Herms) MacLean & family

Carol Dean

December 2, 2009

I am saddened to hear of the tragic loss of J.J. whom i have known and worked with 30 years. I will miss sending him emails and trying to get him go to the UPS lunches
My deepest sympathy to his family.

Harry Conner

December 2, 2009

Jackie and I send our heart felt regards to the family. God's will be done. John and I worked together for several years,and had lots of fun doing it!

John Condron

December 2, 2009

J.J., Rest in peace. You will be greatly missed.

December 2, 2009

MATT CARINNA AND BOYS WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS LOVE JANI AND GARRETT

Gabriel Valente

December 2, 2009

Diane and Family..my heart felt condolence to all of you at this time..I talked to John often and he was very proud of his children and loved his grand-children..we had many laughs over the years..he will be missed by his friends at 'Starbuc's in Glastonbury...God Bless all of you...Gabriel Valente..South Glastonbury,Ct

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