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Paul Pochron Obituary

Paul J Pochron, 79, of Broad Brook, beloved husband of Nancy (Muccio) Pochron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Springfield, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Malinoski) Pochron. He was a graduate of Suffield High School class of 1961, and he proudly served his country from 1966 – 1968 in the U.S. Army as a member of the 29th Signal Group, Bangkok, Thailand. Paul was employed by the State of Connecticut for 31 years with the Department of Motor Vehicles in Wethersfield. Paul enjoyed bowling and golf, over the years participating in several leagues. He also enjoyed crossword and sudoku puzzles, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and trips to Mt. Washington, New Hampshire.

Besides his wife Nancy, he is survived by his children, Amy Sicotte and her husband, Christopher of East Hartford; Ann Mathiason and her husband, Leonard of Denton, Texas; Timothy Pochron and his wife, Krista of Southwick, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Sicotte, Carter and Haylee Pochron. He was predeceased by his daughter Sara Pochron; and brother Joseph.

Relatives and friends may join the family on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner St., East Windsor, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday April 1, 2023, at St. Mary Church, Windsor Locks. Burial will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Enfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

For online condolences, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Mar. 30 to Apr. 3, 2023.

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Stephen Malinoski

April 1, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy, Amy, Ann and Tim. Great memories of playing golf with Paul and my dad at Franconia.
Love,
Stephen and Darlene Malinoski

Rebecca Gibson-Laemel

March 29, 2023

Sending my sincerest sympathy to Paul's family. Lots of good memories of SHS....back in the day.
Hope good memories of Paul are carried in your hearts forever.

Lisa johnson

March 29, 2023

To all Family
Uncle Paul has gained his wings and is now looking over all of us. He was a great Uncle, father, Husband, brother. I loved going golfing with him and then for ice cream. And it was always fun when he would take me out fishing. I will always cherish the memories. Love you guys. And now heaven has gained another Angel. Lisa Johnson

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Mar

31

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home

37 Gardner Street, EAST WINDSOR, CT 06088

Apr

1

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

42 Spring Street, WINDSOR LOCKS, CT

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37 Gardner Street P.O. Box 355, East Windsor, CT 06088

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