Justin E. Tarnowski

1932 - 2015

Justin Edward Tarnowski, 83, beloved husband of Loretta (Pach) Tarnowski, of Wolcott, died August 28, 2015 at Bristol Hospital. Justin was born on March 9, 1932 to the late Joseph and Stella (Cieciewicz) Tarnowski in Bristol. He was raised in Bristol, attending Jennings Elementary and graduating from Bristol High School in 1950. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, fighting for freedom in the Korean War as a Sergeant, serving in Japan and Greenland. After the military he attended and graduated from The University of Hartford, Ward School of Electronics. Justin started his career as the Chief Engineer at WBIS, Bristol. Later, he worked at WCCC, AM/FM Hartford, again as the Chief Engineer. He then transitioned to Pratt & Whitney, Corporate Systems, where he was the Senior Inertial Guidance Technician for the first Apollo Space/Moon mission. In that position he was given the opportunity to meet the astronauts that flew that mission. After Pratt & Whitney he took a position at WTIC TV, Avon Transmitter which later became WFSB TV3, where he spent several years in master control until retiring on March 3, 1996 after 30 years with the station. He stayed in touch with his peers through his membership in the WTIC Alumni Group. Justin married Loretta (Pach) Tarnowski on June 25, 1960 in St. Bridget Church, Moodus, and they were happily married for 55 years. Later, they both became members of St. Stanislaus Church. Inaddition to his wife, Justin is survived by his daughter: Barbara Helen Tarnowski, South Boston, MA; son and daughter-in-law: Michael Joseph and Patricia Tarnowski, Moodus; two granddaughters: Olivia Helen and Catherine Rose Tarnowski, Moodus; sister and brother-in-law: Josephine and George Taylor, Bristol; several nieces and nephews: Nancy, Joann, George, Robin, Lisa and Jerry. In addition to his parents, Justin is pre-deceased by two sisters: Stella Williams, Helen Tarnowski; and two brothers: William and Jerome (Bob) Tarnowski. He loved to work in his garden, trying out many varieties of tomatoes each year until his stroke several years ago. All the neighborhood dogs knew where to find a treat and friendship with Justin. He loved reading, TV and playing his polka music loud and visits from his granddaughters who loved to blow bubbles with grandpa. The family would like to thank Keith, Fran, Lori and Tony who were always there when needed, Mary, Amy, Pam, Lori, Claire of Hartford Healthcare and the staff of G South Bristol Hospital. Funeral Service for Justin will be celebrated at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 on Monday (August 31, 2015) at 11AM. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Funeral Home prior to the service between 10 and 11AM. After the service there will be a procession to CT State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Ln, Middletown. Because of Justins love of animals donations may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation in Bloomfield, your local animal shelter or Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Company, 48 Todd Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716. Please visit Justin's memorial website at www.FUNKFUNERALHOME.com