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OLEK GOLINOWSKI Obituary

GOLINOWSKI, OLEK Olek Golinowski of Guilford died suddenly on Sunday June 28 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is survived by his former wife Melodie Golinowski of Guilford, his daughter Brittany Golinowski, and his son Erik Golinowski, both of Guilford. He is also survived by his mother Natalia Golinowski of Guilford, his brother Edward Golinowski of Madison, and his sister Lilla Tyler of East Haven. He was predeceased by his father Bronislaw Golinowski and his brother Richard Golinowski. Olek was born in New Haven on October 27, 1958. He was a self employed landscape contractor. He was also the owner of The Only Game in Town in North Haven. He was an avid and accomplished golfer and an avid sports fan. He was a former heavyweight body building champion, winning the title of Mr. Connecticut in 1987. He was an active entrepreneur and above all, he loved his family. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 P.M. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Brian’s Hope, 31 Beechwood Drive, Branford, CT 06405. See online memorial @ www.wsclancy.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2015.

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Jean Dobbin

June 24, 2021

How strange that I was thinking about you, Olie, and Eddie today and this email reminder appeared in my email. You were a good friend and a good man, and if there is an afterlife, say hello from me to our mutual wonderful friend, Mary Ellen Dulina.

Noel & Maura Ashford

August 21, 2015

Olek, you were so excited about the trip to Panama. You were missed. In your honor, Noel had the bartender pour you a bourban. We know you were smiling. Cheers Mate!

Jean Dobbin

July 23, 2015

Mary Ellen and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Ole's passing. He was a very good and sweet man, an outstanding landscaper, and a friend for many decades.

Our deepest sympathies to his family.

Jean Dobbin and Mary Ellen Dulina
Dobbin Management, Inc.

Doug Linder

July 7, 2015

Had some great golf times with Ole and J Davis. Was sorry to hear of his passing and wanted to say R.I.P.my friend

Lynn Kaufmann

July 4, 2015

I am so sad to hear about the passing of my good friend and dance partner from days past. He was a kind and generous man with a big heart. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Michael Serio

July 3, 2015

Ole was a great guy ! I'll never forget all the golf matches my brother and I played against him and Jay Davis. We fought tooth and nail to beat each other, only to laugh about it afterwards. But I'll never forget how Ole got me back out on the course after a serious illness. He encouraged me to get back out there and I know he even threw one of our matches just to make me feel I was back in good form...that's just how he was, good to the core !

Bill Wescott

July 3, 2015

I remember OLEK as a young man and a hard and loyal workerand this was when he was only in High School/ I was very sad to hear of his passing/ LOVE TO ed and family I know he will be missed

July 2, 2015

Our condolences to Olek's family from everyone here at Guilford Fence Works.

Maria Amador

July 2, 2015

My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Larry Conn

July 1, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a fine man to do business with, always fair and true to his word. A smile and a handshake. My condolences to the family.

July 1, 2015

I will never forget my good friend. We danced together for many years back in the day and we were a very close nit group. We all got together last year and it was so much fun. We just texted last Tuesday and he was graciously going to interview a friend of mine's son for a job. That's what he always was...gracious and kind. Our last words to each other were "love ya" . Please rest in peace my friend and I will always "love ya" . Someday we will dance together again.
Marianne Cesare

Jerry and Jennifer Mastrangelo

June 30, 2015

Jerry and I just ran into Olek this spring at Shoreline in Branford. We talked for quite awhile and were so happy we shared this time together. God bless your family.

Stephanie Kersey

June 30, 2015

We are so sorry to hear this very sad news of Oleks passing . Our daughter Elisha worked for Okek at the only Game and held him in such high reguard . . He was always very sweet to her and very happy to hear how she was doing in CA when I saw him last . Always with fond memories of Okek . Our heart goes out to all his family at this sad time . With deepest sympathy the Kersey family of Wallingdord .

Bill General III

June 30, 2015

Such a history with the entire family. You never really loose anyone. They stay in your heart and mind and in your speach. I loved this guy. Taught me how to be responsible and how to be cool. He learned from his brother Richie and passed it on to me. My love and heart go out to his Mother Eddie and Lilja Jadvega (my first love) and to his uncle's and aunts and cousins at the Guilford village.

Jay and Judy Davis

June 30, 2015

Although I haven't seen or talked to Olie since Judy and I moved to Florida, I often thought of him and the great times we shared together, mostly golf related. We are truly shocked and saddened to hear of this news today and send all our condolences to the entire Golinowski family. He was a fun and sincere person and will be missed by many.

Jay and Judy Davis

Tricia Deneen-Toce

June 30, 2015

Sincere sympathies from Guilford family practice ♡

Sharon Heslin

June 30, 2015

My heart just aches for the entire Golinowski family, and his friends, by the sudden loss of an incredible manhe was just the nicest guy, and always a true gentleman to me.
Words cannot adequately express the sadness I feel for everyone who knew him and loved him.
I will be thinking of your entire family wishing you love and all of God's blessings to get you through today, and all your days ahead.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy

June 29, 2015

The Steven Vogt family send its heartfelt condolences to Ole's family. We are shocked and saddened by his passing, and Steve will feel the loss of his friendship forever in the future.

Lori Festa

June 29, 2015

Olie was our neighbor in Branford. He was an amazing baseball player,and we all spent hours playing in our driveway. He once hid a box of marbles in our front yard and I found it, thinking it was a treasure! I learned it was Olies and returned it. When I needed my bike fixed, Olie came to the rescue. His sister Lilly and I liked hanging out with Olie. He and his sister taught me how to say "pig" in Polish and I still remember how to say it. Our family sends our love and prayers to your family.

June 29, 2015

So sorry to you all, so sad to hear. Ole' was a class act, helped me when I needed it. Nobody did things better.
Bobby O'

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