Name: Visitation for John "Jack" Krasko
Start: 2019-09-09T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-09T16:00:00.000Z
Location: on the grounds of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club

Krasko, John "Jack"
John "Jack" Krasko, 78, of Wallingford, longtime resident of Northford, husband of 38 years to Linda (Jerrett) Krasko, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by family at the West Haven Veterans Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, a son of the late John and Leona (Szostak) Krasko. After serving six years in the United States Air Force in the Pacific arena during the Vietnam War, Jack began his career at the Southern New England Telephone Company, retiring after 32 years of service. In North Branford, he served on the Town Council, was Chairman of the Permanent Project Building Committee responsible for the completion of Jerome Harrison, North Branford Auditorium, Edward Smith Library, and served as Constable. Besides being a public servant, he was a past president and treasurer of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club. Jack also served for many years on the New Haven Regional Water Authority Board. He was Sr. Warden and served and chaired on various positions at St. John's Episcopal Church, North Haven for many years. He also attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church Wallingford. Spare time activities included fishing, hunting, and golfing, as well as vacationing with his family. His heart was bigger than life itself and was known and respected by all who knew him. In addition to his wife, Linda, who together had three children, Robert (Franci), Phillip (Marlene) and Karen; he was also father to Jill Haffner (Mark), Sharlene Radican (Terrence) and Leslie Krasko; and ten grandchildren.
His family will receive relatives and friends on the grounds of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club, 411 North Branford Road, Wallingford, on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. A Celebration of life for Jack will follow at 12 noon on the grounds of the club. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford. For online condolences and direction please visit www.wallingfordfh.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register on Sep. 5, 2019.

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Tom Clifford

August 30, 2023

Jack was a great guy and critical thinker. And remains so in memory. KMiss his friendship.

Bill Jerrett

September 24, 2019

One of the Greatest Man I have Known and Always Loved His Family

Linda Liversidge-Daley

September 11, 2019

Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

Mario Fusaro

September 11, 2019

Jack,

I always respected your knowledge and mentor ship. I will never forget that you showed me a kindness when it would have been easier to follow the rest of management and for that, I have always been grateful. I will always remember you as a friend and I am sorry that you are not here anymore. My condolences to your family as they have lost a beacon of guidance in their sea of life. I will keep you in my prayers. On to new adventures, old friend!

Kate Jerrett

September 9, 2019

My deepest sympathies to you, Linda and your amazing family. Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come. Much love.

Phil & Dawn Parodayco

September 9, 2019

I don't have the words that express how I feel about Jacks passing. I do know that I'm honored to have known a real man and a true gentleman.

Linda Bukowski

September 8, 2019

My deepest sympathy goes to Linda & the Krasko family for the loss of Jack. Love & prayers, Linda Bukowski

September 7, 2019

To Linda and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Marian Gemmell
St. Pauls

Bob Mitchell

September 7, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jeff Donofrio

September 7, 2019

I had the honor and privilege of working with Jack in multiple capacities over the past 20+ years. He was a great guy and a true professional. He will be greatly missed.

Ann Clark

September 6, 2019

Linda,
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Thoughts and prayers to u and family.

Harry Hubbard

September 6, 2019

Jack's unexpected passing has stunned me, and I suspect, all who were fortunate to have known him. As a fellow life director of the Rod & Gun Club, I have the utmost respect for his exceptional intelligence, common sense, and integrity. In my humble opinion, the club has lost its most irreplaceable member, and will never be the same. May God bless Jack and his family.

Leigh & Doll Barnes

September 6, 2019

Our sincere condolences to you Linda and your family. Rest in Peace Jack. Our prayers are with you.

Tom Clifford

September 6, 2019

Dear Linda and family - Jack was an engaging and singularly insightful member of our RWA Board. As in the EF Hutton ad, when Jack "spoke, everyone listened." Undoubtedly, he consistently had something meaningful say. I particularly enjoyed our monthly meetings due, in large part, to the expectation that Jack would have a "zinger" for Management. Just the thought of him raising his hand, "gearing up", brings a big smile. I am deeply sorry for your loss. And for me, the loss of his sound friendship.
Sincerely,

Sherry Roberts

September 6, 2019

A Tribute To a Great Uncle

I look back at the wedding. I was 10 and my aunt Linda also my godmother was getting married. I was a flower girl and wore a yellow dress and a turquoise ribbon that my mother made. I remember the wedding like it was yesterday. My brother was the ring bearer and it felt like we were given a role in a movie. I will always remember seeing how happy my aunt was and that was a wonderful memory. Fast forward almost 40 years later, my uncle moves onto the next stage of life into the spirit world after being married to my aunt for 38 years.

You take for granted all the people in your life that they somehow will stay with us forever. Although we know that is not true we never really face the fact that day does come for each and every one of us. When we lose a loved one we reflect the impact that person made in our life.

As a women in business people always asks me Where did you get the drive from? "Having key members of my family not show an ounce of laziness." That definitely was Uncle Jack.

What was your childhood like that made you so ambitious?. It was the talk of business around the clock.

How come you can handle a board room full of men so easily? I always say if you ever heard the conversations during Sunday lunches with my male family members.

My uncle Jack could have been the chairman and the rest of us were participants. Whether it was politics or business I became a sponge on all topics from listening and a good observer of debating. I can say these conversations played a role in my attitude towards business. Jack was good at making and also saving money. As he climbed his way up the ladder (literally) in SNET starting off working on the telecom poles he made it up to senior director of the company. He was definitely a role model. Uncle Jack always wanted a deal. Between him and my father the conversation was more like a mini competition on who got the better deal. But to this day in my own company I can hustle and getting for free as much as possible in a start-up is essential. I learned a great deal over these family dinner conversations and that has contributed to my business success.

I remember getting ready to go to university in England and I needed to work and save for a summer so I would have spending money to travel and use while in school. Uncle Jack hired me. He took me on as his PA. I was 19 and I truly had the best boss around. I dont think it matter how much work I did but it mattered to him I took a pay-check home. Following this I would work at a seafood restaurant the evening shift and occasionally he would pop by with my aunt and have dinner. They both generously tipped. Which today is one of the main reasons I have a generous streak in me.

I think the one thing we need to look back as the journey our loved ones have had and that their character good and bad traits has been made by the difficulties they have had to endure. None of my generation can relate to the Vietnam war, or how it may have been to work without that university degree to flash around but still become very accomplished from the ground up. Seeing members in your family work hard is one of the best gifts you can get as an entrepreneur. One thing I took from having Uncle Jack in my life is you never give up. Even towards the end of his life he wanted to keep living. And being around someone who didnt believe in quitting was quite inspirational.

He had a natural forceful personality that could be opinionated at times, but better a person who knew what he wanted then was wishy washy. Uncle Jack was a strong person. Like my father which sometimes makes it hard for me to find men that measure up. Many just dont have the backbone they both do. But I definitely have a high bar set for any man to follow. If I could have a debate with Uncle Jack it surely prepared me for my board meetings and investor meetings to this date. I remember showing him my business plan that I did for my MBA graduate degree and he was super impressed. I thought if it passed him then I did pretty good and in fact I did receive an A.

While we have lost a significant member of our family, what remains inside of us is the character we have become because of what we have learned from being in their presence.

I would like to say rest in peace but I am sure you will be as active in spirit as you were here. You can now eat those lavish lobster pot dinners with Giovanni, debate politics with Pop while keeping Tyson and Tia company and have a good laugh at Effies jokes. See you on the other side and I will expect a big welcome party!

Ed Thomasi sr

September 6, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy

Dottie Zellous

September 6, 2019

My condolences to the Krasko family. I had the pleasure of working with Jack for many years at SNETCO. He was always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with everyone. I still remember his warm smile and pleasant personality. He will definitely be missed.

Melanie

September 6, 2019

Linda and family, were so sorry to hear the news about Jack. Were all thinking of you guys and sending our love. Xo

Vali Osoianu

September 6, 2019

Dear Linda, Rob, Phil and Karen,
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.
Jack ,youll always be remembered!

With sympathy,
Vali, Maria and Christian

Bob Malchiodi

September 5, 2019

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I worked for SNET while Jack was our Director. He was like the Commander of a ship. You always felt Jacks presence if he was in the room you were in. He knew the telephone business inside and out. He was so knowledgeable! I am thankful to have worked under his leadership. May God bless him and his family during this sad time.

Sincerely,
Bob Malchiodi

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