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William Wasilefsky Obituary
He was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Susan Wasilefsky. He lived in Connecticut most of his life, was employed by Pratt & Whitney, Rockville Water, and then retired from the Town of Vernon.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, William, Marie, and Bernadette; six stepchildren, Candace, Darren, Michele, Kimberly, Dawn, and Jody; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one foster son, Rick. William was predeceased by one great-grandchild, Kolby Adams of Maine.
The family requests no flowers.
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to assist the family with arrangements at
www.gofundme.com/
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Relatives and friends may join the family on Monday, Jan. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Burke Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville, a brief funeral home service will take place at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Ellington Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Wasilefsky
3 Entries
Kathy & Bob SUMISLASKI
January 16, 2019
Dear Ashley and family. I was sorry to learn of the loss of your Grandpa. I know how close you all were to him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you and miss you.
CAROL BAKER
January 11, 2019
I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. REMEMBER ALL OF THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
LOVE AUNTIE CAROL - (VERMONT)
Edward Wirth
January 11, 2019
Billy, Marie, Bernadette & Family,
Of course we are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad and Patriarch of your family. May he be at peace now and you all please try to think of the good times you had. The smiles and laughs. The good memories are what bring you through the tough times. May they, and you be strong.
Peace to you all.
Ed Wirth, Darren Laflamme
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