Joseph R. Wnuk

Joseph R. Wnuk, 53, of Bolton, loving husband of 22 years of Jill (Hammaker) Wnuk passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 after a six month battle with cancer. Joe was born on July 5, 1963 in Manchester, son of Dorothy (Ursin) Wnuk of Ellington and the late Andrew M. Wnuk Sr. He was raised in Ellington, attended local schools and was a graduate of Ellington High School, Class of 1981. Joe was an automotive mechanic and had worked for several dealerships in the area. Joe was a man who loved to be outdoors, whether it was gardening or fishing and hunting. He always found peace outside, and he is enjoying that peace now. In addition to his wife Jill and his mother Dorothy, he is survived by his three children; Marissa Wnuk Mendes and her spouse Halston of Bradford, NH, Joseph R. Wnuk Jr., and Danielle Wnuk both of Bolton, his former wife Laurie Chesanek of Ellington and his five siblings; Andrea Bachiocchi of Ashford, Andrew M. Wnuk Jr. and his spouse Lita of Willington, Michael Wnuk and his spouse Tina of Portland, Thomas Wnuk and his spouse Kenneth Aspell of Brentwood, CA and Paul Wnuk and his spouse Jackie of West Chazy, NY. Joe also leaves his in-laws; David and Elizabeth Hammaker of Rocky Hill, his sister-in-law Daerdra Pawelec and her spouse Ted of Willington, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and numerous good friends. Family and friends are welcome to attend a time of visitation at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St. Manchester on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 1:30-4:30 pm with a service to begin at 4:00 pm. Joe's wishes were for everyone to wear jeans & tee-shirts to the visitation, as he certainly didn't like to dress up! In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com