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Stefan Guzek Obituary

Stefan Guzek, 60, of Hartford, passed away unexpectedly in his home in October. Stefan was born in Preston, Connecticut, the son of the late Thaddeus and Sophie {Kolasa) Guzek. Stefan was raised in Glastonbury and has lived in Hartford for the past couple of decades. He graduated from Glastonbury High School and attended Washington University, Tulane University, and UCONN. CIGNA has employed him for the past 35 years. He is survived by a sister, Regina Randall of California, his niece Terra Toscano, her husband, Moises, and grand-niece Maya of California. He also leaves an aunt in Poland and several cousins in Connecticut, Philadelphia, and Poland.

Stefan was known for his very sharp wit and his unconventional view of the world. He was well-read and could discuss diverse subjects, from classic literature to current pop culture and everything in between. He enjoyed traveling through the Americas, taking photographs, and playing guitar.

Services will be private, and a celebration of his life will be scheduled for the summer.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 2, 2023.

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Heather Parker

June 27, 2023

My condolences to Stefan's family. I will miss my brilliant and wacky friend. We busted each other's chops for nearly 20 years with Glastonbury or Polish jokes. I always enjoyed hearing about his travels and food adventures. Rest In Peace, buddy.

Anthony Collins

April 2, 2023

My condolences to Stefan´s family. I have fond memories from the late 70s of borrowing my father´s stick shift Chrysler Volare and driving around the Hartford area with Stefan and friends. We had many good times together.

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