John A. Zigmont

John A. Zigmont, 90, of Southington, died May 17, 2011, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial campus. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Shirley (Atwater) Zigmont.

He was born May 6, 1921, in Kensington, and was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Ansavitchco) Zigmont. He worked for many years at Lander Mfg. Co, and then worked a farm that he owned on Flanders Street in Southington. He also worked for Pratt and Whitney in Southington from which he retired after 30 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and loved to garden and be outdoors.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey B. Zigmont and his partner, Bonnie McLean, of East Hampton; a granddaughter, Kathy Zigmont, of Marion; a great-grandson, Brandon Robinson; a sister, Marion Green, of Newington; and a brother, Paul Zigmont, of Cromwell; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Edward and Michael Zigmont; a sister, Ann Zigmont Tunkias; a sister-in-law, Ellen Zigmont; and a brother-in-law, Jack Green. The family would like to thank John's caregivers, Beata Haraszkiewicz and Mirka Wozczyna, who took excellent care of him during his illness along with Companions and Homemakers for weekend care.

The funeral was held May 21, 2011, at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, Southington. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.