John Markow

MARKOW, John John Markow 79 of New Britain died Wednesday, (June 27, 2007) at home after a long illness. He was born in Poland, in 1940 he was taken with his family to Russia, where he attended Polish Cadet School ; in 1945 he joined the Polish Army in Scotland and served with the allied forces. After WWII with his family he settled in England and in 1954 he immigrating to New Britain were he became an active member of the community. John was a natural leader in the community and people turned to him for his guidance and input on many matters. John retired from Fafnir Bearing Co. and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Olympia Soccer Club and a proud member of the General Haller Post were he served at Commander for over 20 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Bozena (Kesek) Markow and is survived by his devoted son and care giver, John G. Markow of New Britain and his daughter, Yvonne Markow of Colorado. He also leaves two brothers and a sister, Tadeusz Markow of Newington, Wladyslaw Markow of Plainville, and Josephine Szozdowski of Plainville and a step sister, Stanislawa Blago of Canada, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 30th 2007, at 8:30 a.m. from New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. followed by the funeral liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be on Friday, June 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain (Directions: I-84, right off exit #37, 1 1/2 miles on your right). Members of the General Haller Post and Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Please visit www.mem.com to share a memorial tribute with the family.