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John Marek Obituary
John H. Marek, not quite 102, of Fort Myers, FL and Fort Collins, CO, previously a longtime resident of Winsted, CT, passed into well-deserved rest on June 19, 2021. John (aka Popeye) was born September 1, 1919 in Torrington, CT to Joseph and Caroline (Petruska) Marek. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joseph and Edward, and son George. Also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Beatrice (Adam) Marek. John is survived by children, J. Robert, Lorraine (Mark) Heist and Caroline Gensheimer; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Forest View Cemetery, Winsted at 11 a.m. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hope Hospice (hopehcs.org) or your favorite charity. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
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