Paul JACKOPSIC

JACKOPSIC, Paul Paul Jackopsic, 79, of Tolland, beloved husband of Marion (Fetko) Jackopsic, passed away Monday, (March 29, 2010) at Rockville General Hospital. He was born June 26, 1930, in Willington, the son of the late John and Susie (Ridzon) Jackopsic. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the State of CT Department of Transportation. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean conflict, serving the 508 paratroopers, and a life member of the Italian American Club. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and deep-sea fishing with his friend, Andy. Besides his wife Marion of 52 years, he is survived by his children and their spouses, P. Michael Jackopsic of Vernon, Steven and Brianne Jackopsic of Tolland, Paula and David Wilson of Willington; beloved grandchildren, Kailey and Jordan Wilson; a brother, Edwin Jackopsic and his wife Dorothy of Willington; a sister, Helen Nadeau of Southington; sisters-in-law, June Jackopsic and Joan Burke; and special nieces and nephews Marion and Bob Ogden, Raymond and Shirley McCaughey, who enjoyed many casino visits, as well as several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John and two sisters, Sue Carabino and Mary McCaughey and a nephew, John Carabino. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Tolland Memorial Funeral, 375 Merrow Rd. (Rt 195), Tolland. Burial will follow in South Cemetery, Tolland. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tolland Fire Department Inc., P.O Box 827, Tolland, CT 06084. For online condolences please visit www. pietrasfuneralhome.com.