Frederick Pregno

PREGNO, FREDERICK “FRED” WILLIAM Frederick ”Fred” William Pregno passed away peacefully at the Imperial Rehabilitation Center in Naples, Florida, on May 6, 2014. He was 89 years young. He was the husband of the late Marguerite (Bottass) Pregno, and they were married for 67 years. After retiring, Fred and Mickey split their time between Harwinton and Holiday Manor in Naples, FL. Just this year, Fred was awarded the “Volunteer of the Year” Award and the Yacht Club’s “Honorary Member” Award by Holiday Manor. Born September 14,1924, in Harwinton, Connecticut; he is the son of the late William and Estella Pregno. He attended the one-room school house in Campville. Fred was an avid outdoorsmen and a charter member of the Harwinton Rod and Gun Club. Fred worked 27 years for the Department of Transportation Maintenance Department located in Litchfield, CT. Fred also served in the Army during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart (with 3 clusters). He and fellow servicemen landed on “Utah” beach on June 6, 1944, otherwise known as D-Day. His family is very proud of his service to his country. Frederick is survived by his sons: Danny and his wife Ronda of Northfield, and Jimmy and his wife Linda of Torrington. His daughters: Sheila Mahle and her husband Steven of Naples, FL and Nancy Gudelski and her husband Edward of Harwinton. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Pregno, and predeceased by a sister, Minnie Homyak. He also has twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it was Fred’s wish that contributions be made to the American Legion (of which he was a member for many years) @ IVES-Cleveland, Post 137, in care of James Bement of 19 Weingart Road, Harwinton, CT 06791.