John J. Poniatowski

11/28/1956 - 3/6/2022

John J. Poniatowski, husband of M. Kate Poniatowski, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. John was born on November 28, 1956, in New Britain, CT. He was the son of Margaret and the late Anthony Poniatowski.

John had many accomplishments in his life; he considered his family his biggest accomplishment. He served as past President and Board Member of The Connecticut Society of Hospital Pharmacists. John received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University and his Master of Science degree from Saint John's University. He completed an ASHP Hospital Pharmacy residency at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Center, New York. John spent his career at various Hospital pharmacies. In 1994, he went to Cigna, where he retired from in December 2019. While at Cigna he held various positions with the last being Vice President, Clinical Pharmacy for CIGNA Pharmacy Management.

John lived by the motto "It's a great life if you don't weaken". He led a great life and was loved so deeply by many. He dedicated his life to guiding through love and always did anything in his power to encourage others to move forward. There will always be an emptiness in our hearts with the loss of such a kind, loving, family man.

So many memories will always be with us, boating and the wonderful friends we made through that sport, his co-workers, his golf and all-around zest for life and a passion for music. His deep compassion and empathy for his fellow human beings drew people to him, in times of need. He will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor.

Besides his wife, M. Kate Poniatowski, he is survived by his children, Kathryn Poniatowski, Annie (Mike) Serafino, Heather Williams, and Sean Williams, his precious granddaughters (Heather's children) Aubrey and Ashley Marie, his two brothers, Paul (Sue) Poniatowski and Richard (Deborah) Poniatowski and his father-in-law, Michael Gibeau. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, loving cousins and his wonderful friend, Jon Maesner. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Joan and Leonard Powers and Lynn G. Poniatowski.

John's family will receive relatives and friends at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 on Thursday, March 10th from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11th at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 65 N. Main St., Wallingford, CT. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.