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John Stopko Obituary
Born in Meriden on Feb. 2, 1918, he was the son of the late John and Bessie (Semivan) Stopko. He had resided in Meriden all his life, and had graduated from Wilcox Technical School. Mr. Stopko was employed by Pratt & Whitney of North Haven, retiring in June 1981. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Stanislaus. He participated in the yearlong preparation for St. Stanislaus June Festival, especially preparing perogies. He will be remembered dearly for his love of family, music, gardening and dancing.
Mr. Stopko is survived by his daughter, Lynne Stopko, of Rocky Hill; his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Anna Marie Stopko, of Cornelius, N.C.; one grandson, Paul Stopko and his wife, Natalie, of Rochester, N.Y. He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews throughout the United States. He is predeceased by his sister, Marie Michalowski; and his brother, Frank Stopko.
Friends and relatives may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Mr. Stopko's memory may be made to the Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.
The family of Mr. Stopko would like to thank the staff at Connecticut Baptist Home and the staff at MidState Medical Center, Pavilion D, 2nd floor, for the care they showed their father.
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Shirley Griffey
August 17, 2020
I will always remember Uncle John with such fond memories. He was such a character.
Glenn Centola
August 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Lynn and Al. Your Dad was always kind and generous to us kids in the old neighborhood of Reynolds Drive. I delivered papers in the morning and your Dad would always be grateful as his paper was there for him to take to work in the morning. Your Dad always with a smile and encouraging words as he would tease me that my paper bag was bigger than I was.
Jan Louiselle
August 25, 2011
Lynn, I feel blessed that I was able to get to know your Dad and help care for him. He was a lot of fun. And you are a wonderful daughter I know he will be greatly missed.
Shirley Griffey
August 23, 2011
Lynn,
I am so proud of the wonderful care you gave your father. All your sacrifice and love is making this parting so much harder.
My heart aches at the loss of a wonderful uncle, especially so quickly after the passing of his sister, Marie. I remember the devotion he had to his Mother--just like you had for him. I can remember his manicured yard and his picking me those delicious pears at the house on Reynolds Drive. I remember his trip to VA and how it wasn't hot enough here for him. I remember his smiles and how happy he always was when we came. I remember how proud he was of Alan playing football in Washington, DC, on that Thanksgiving Day so many years ago. And how much he loved and praised you.
It gives me joy knowing that your father is with my Dad, his parents, his sister, his wife, Jo, and they have all finished their suffering in praise of the Lord.
I wish you love and a comforting peace that comes from knowing that you did all you could for your Dad.
Love,
Your cousin, Shirley
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