Edward W. Kasheta Sr.

1922 - 2021

South Windsor's oldest active farmer has taken off his boots for the last time. Edward W. Kasheta, Sr. of 1300 Main Street left this world surrounded by his family and loved ones on Saturday June 5, 2021 at his home in South Windsor. Edward was born in Hartford, CT on May 4,1922, the son of Walter and Veronica Kasheta. He was predeceased by his wife Adella after 73 years of marriage. He leaves behind his children, Edward W. Kasheta Jr. and wife Susan, Joyce Jurgelas and husband John, Robert Kasheta and wife Patty, Donald Kasheta and wife Kellyanne, David Kasheta and wife Karen. Also his beloved grandchildren, Elaine Fowler, Timothy Kasheta, Christopher Jurgelas, Jennifer Gardner, Kristina Wilkes, Nicholas Kasheta, Rachel Miller, Samantha Kasheta, Jacob Kasheta, and William Kasheta, and also his great grandchildren, Ryan Fowler, Shannon Fowler, Josie Wilkes and Wyatt Wilkes. Prior to serving his country in the US Army, Edward worked for G. Fox & Co., who's owner was a personal friend, Beatrice Aurburak. Edward was the first to drive G. Fox's new Indian Motorcycle and side car making special deliveries to their customers in CT & MA. After the war, he actively farmed and also worked for the Juno Maskell Construction Co. Ed retired from 25 years of service at Pratt & Whitney Security Department. Upon his retirement, he returned to his first love, full time farming. Ed was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church from which he received all of his sacraments and served as an usher. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also a member of the South Windsor Men's Club. He prided himself on being an usher at the 7:30am (Farmer's) Mass and enjoyed being there every Sunday to see all of his friends. Ed was one of the original constables in the town of South Windsor, serving his community from the mid 1950's until 1999. Ed, Charlie Jurgelas and Bing Bienkowski under the guidance of resident state trooper Bill Braithwaite and resident state trooper Ronald Jacobsen consisted of South Windsor's law enforcement in the early years. Ed prided himself on being a member of the South Windsor American Legion Post of which he has many friends. Ed and his family wish to give a very special "Thank You" to Tom Fowler for his excellent care and friendship, as well as the loving and caring nurses of Trinity Health Care Home Services. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 4-7 p.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Rd., South Windsor. Please meet directly at the church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Center Cemetery in South Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Junipero Serra Parish, 80 Hayes Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074 Please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.