WALTER STANLEY RADZISZEWSKI Sr.

1933 - 2015

RADZISZEWSKI, WALTER S. SR. Walter Stanley Radziszewski, Sr. “Spike” died peacefully on November 29, 2015 in West Haven at the age of 82. Walter is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Nestor); children Mary-Claire Zoghb (Nicolas) of New Haven, Walter Jr. of West Haven and Suzanne Redmond (Brad) of Stratford; cherished grand-daughters Rachel Houston (Rodney) of Charlotte, NC, and Randi Daugustinis (Thomas) of Lakeland, FL; great-granddaughters Izzy and Charlie; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and godchildren. Walter was born on April 16, 1933, in New Haven to Pauline and Wallace Radziszewski. He was a 1951 graduate of Wilbur Cross High School, where he was captain of the football team. He served his country in the US Navy on the USS Vesole during the Korean conflict. A graduate of New Haven State Teachers College, he earned a Masters degree in education from the University of Connecticut and taught in the West Haven school system for 38 years. Walter was a lifetime member of the Prospect Beach Fish and Game Club, a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory Church and could often be found fishing, reading or cheering on the Red Sox, Giants, Huskies and Rangers. He was most happy in his gardens. Walter’s family would like to thank the staff of the VA Medical Center in West Haven for their exceptional care and compassion through the years. A memorial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 600 Jones Hill Road, West Haven, at 11am, followed by a celebration of Walter’s life in the church hall until 4pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 or to the Seth Haley Scholarship Committee, 92 Lake Street, West Haven, CT 06516.