Julian Judycki

JUDYCKI, Julian (Lou) Julian (Lou) Judycki, loving husband and best friend of Barbara (Cipolla) Judycki, died on Wednesday, (February 1, 2006) at his home with his family and friends at his side. Julian was born in Hartford and lived in West Hartford for over 40 years. He was the son of the late John and Constance Judycki. Lou served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His service included battles in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes & Central Europe. He received several decorations and citations including two Purple Hearts, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. Upon his return from Europe, he graduated from Hillyer College (University of Hartford). Julian was a jeweler for over 40 years. He owned Vogue Jewelers in West Hartford Center for 25 years. Lou was a member of St. Helena's Church where he served as a Eucharistic minister. Besides his wife Barbara, Lou leaves his daughters Constance and Mark Kapral of South Windsor and Frances Judycki of Rocky Hill. He was the brother of Mary Fontaince of Austin, TX, Frances Sampeck of Wethersfield, Florence D'Atri of Farmington, and the late Helen Rich of Windsor. He also leaves his sisters and brothers-in-law Joyce and John Criscione of Coventry, RI, Richard and Ellen Cipolla of Manchester, and many nieces and nephews including Richard Cipolla, Jr., whom he helped raise. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 9:15 a.m. from the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main St., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Helena, West Hartford. Burial will follow with Full Military Honors at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours will be held TODAY, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Judycki name to Church of St. Helena, 30 Echo Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107.