Nicholas A. Koladis

Nicholas A. Koladis, 88 of Hartford, formerly of Newington, beloved father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, (February 9, 2003) with his loving family at his side. He was born September 17, 1914 in Hartford, son of the late Maria and Fred Koladicz. Mr. Koladis was employed with Pratt & Whitney of West Hartford for over 55 years before retiring in 1990. He started with Pratt & Whitney as a young apprentice right out of trade school and through the years, he held various supervisory positions in the manufacture of precision machinery. Mr. Koladis was also very active in the building efforts and operation of the All Saints Orthodox Church in Hartford, where he served as past president, trustee and council member for many years. He loved sports and was an avid golfer and bowler for most of his life; and as a young man was singled out as a very talented baseball player. Nick was a very kind man who never stopped caring for the well-being and happiness of his family. Mr. Koladis is survived by his son, Randall Koladis and his wife, Rebecca of Hartford and their three children, Rachel, Joshua and Sarah; his daughter, Darien Johanson of Hawaii and her son, Kristian and his wife, Misty and their two children; a daughter, Lorna Bonauito of Newington and her husband, Joseph and their three children, Dean, Michael and Todd. He was predeceased by his wife, Zenia Koladis; and his brother, Samuel Koladicz. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, February 13, 10 a.m. at the All Saints Orthodox Church, 205 Scarborough St., Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 12, 6-8 p.m. at South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Accessibility Fund, All Saints Orthodox Church, 205 Scarborough St., Hartford, CT 06105.