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Joseph Kristan Obituary
KRISTAN, Dr. Joseph J.,M.D. Dr. Joseph J. Kristan, M.D., 86, beloved husband of Katherine (Gilpatrick) Kristan of Vernon, passed from this life peacefully on Friday, (May 26, 2006) at Woodlake at Tolland surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Brigadier General in the Connecticut Air National Guard, and a distinguished family physician. Besides his loving wife of 23 years, he is survived by his beloved children, Joan C. Kristan, Joseph J. Kristan, Jr. and his wife Rhona, David P. Kristan and his wife Jane, Margaret M. Hallenbeck, James M. Kristan and his wife Kay, Anita M. West and Justin P. Kristan as well as his step-children, Cindy and David Rothwell; six grandchildren; a great granddaughter; a brother, Julius Kristan and his wife Helen, and many close and devoted nieces, nephews and their children. His family will receive friends at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Rt. 83), Vernon, on Tuesday, May 30, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Family and friends may gather Wednesday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main Street, Manchester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Wallingford with military honors. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Woodlake at Tolland, Attn. Terry Nichols, 26 Shenipsit Lake Road, Tolland, CT 06084 or to the Visiting Nurses & Health Services of CT, Attn. Hospice, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066
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Diane LaPlante-Ballestas
June 1, 2006
My sincere condolences on the loss of our dear Dr. Kristan. I remember going to him some 40 yrs. ago as a little girl. To me he was the only dr. and at that time thought everyone had to know Dr. Kristan....and they probably did. He was kind, gentle, had a nice smile and a great bedside manner. May Dr. Kristan be blessed for his great service to the Rockville Community. He will be remembered for years to come. God Bless and Keep him and his family.
Michael Ladeau & Family
May 31, 2006
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Doctor Kristan. I didn't know him personally but I went to school with his son James and heard much about him. My sympathy and condolences to James and the Kristan family.
Judy W
May 30, 2006
I was very saddened to hear of this wonderful Doctor's passing, he was my physican from the time I was born until he retired. In some ways he was like a grandfather to me, very caring. He will be deeply missed.My condolences go out to the family.
Mary Anne , James & family Williams
May 30, 2006
We are deeply saddened to lose such a brilliant kind , gentle man and loving neighbor!! Our prayers and sympathy go out to his whole family!! "The DOC" will be deeply missed!!
Steven & Dyann Dube
May 29, 2006
May God Bless and keep the family of Dr Kristan. He was our Dr. for many years and we were saddened to hear of his passing. A remarkable man and an inspiration to all of us.
David Shapera
May 28, 2006
I was sadden to hear of Dr. Kristan's passing. He was our family doctor for decades. He was a noble and wonderful man. His dedication to his profession had no bounds. Our sympathies are with his family and we know he is in Heaven with the Angels.
James Throwe
May 28, 2006
I knew Dr Joe Kristan through his service in the Connecticut National Guard. He was devoted to the safety and health of the sevicemen and women. His fight against smoking in public places was extraordinary. As a reformed smoker I appreciated his efforts. My condolences to his family
Jim Throwe MG(ret) ConnARNG
Joan Rockefeller (Columbo)
May 28, 2006
My family and I want to thank you both for all your help threw the years.God bless,Joan
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