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Allen Slonski Obituary
Son of the late Benjamin and Helen Slonski and beloved husband of Ruth Slonski of Groton, for 59 years, he leaves behind his children, Richard of Groton, Janice Hunt of Newark, Ohio, Nancy and Vic Howard of Portsmouth, R.I., Pamela Sesak of Chesterfield, Va., Bill and Mary Slonski of Ledyard, and Allen and Robin Slonski of Groton. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Lois Slonski and her children, Debbie, Lynne, and Benjamin III; and 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, Russell Slonski and his brother, Benjamin Slonski Jr.
Allen proudly served for 20 years on the following diesel submarines, USS Becuna, USS Croaker, USS Hardhead, USS Ronquil, USS Manta, USS Sea Robin, and the USS Halfbeak. As expressed by President Kennedy, "I can imagine a no more rewarding career, and any who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I served the United States Navy". Upon retirement Allen worked at Electric Boat, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and the Naval Hospital in Groton.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. There are no visiting hours.
Ruth and her family would like to thank the Mystic Manor Nursing Home for the kind and loving care they have provided Allen and his family over the past nine years.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fleet Reserve, Branch 20, 242 Thames St., Groton, CT 06340.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, sign the guest book, or share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allen Slonski
Dr. Harold A. Coles
January 4, 2020
Dear Allen,
I have been searching for you for years and I came across your Father's obituary. I was sorry to hear about his passing. Not much of a friend not being there when my Best Childhood friend was in need! I know how close you were to your Dad! He was an amazing man! Please express my condolences to your Mom! Will try to do a better job staying in touch.
Your Friend,
Harold Andre Coles
[email protected]
Renee Foy
December 8, 2012
Ruth,
I just found out. Christine and I are no longer with Mystic Manor and Im sorry. He was a good man, and you were a wonderful loving wife. All our love,
Renee and Christine
November 23, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Pamela Slonski/Sestak
November 23, 2012
R.I.P. skeeter You were truely loved by many
gail jodoin
November 23, 2012
Our sincerest sympathies for your loss, you are in our heart and thoughts
The Jodoin Family
Linda Whipple
November 21, 2012
We are saddened by your loss. May you RIP Ski.
Paul Roggemann
November 21, 2012
SHIPMATE Slonski is remembered by all who served with about USS Sea Robin SS-407.
We express our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Sailor, rest your oar
USS Sea Robin Association
(-=< Ray [Wally] ‘n’ Mindy Hamilton >=-)
November 21, 2012
Dear Ruth, Pam, Janice, Nancy, and the entire Slonski Family,
I'm an old, good friend of the family from back in the mid 70's during my first time in CT in the Navy: HOO YAH Allen…rest your oar shipmate!!! I've lost both parents, know this so-special loss well, and hope, through this bereavement ministry, to offer some comfort in your grief. You girls…all three…I love y'all still!
Understanding the hole left behind, regardless the inevitability or forewarning, pray this helps some wee bit...to allow...enable…the grief! So truly sorry to hear about your husband, dad, grandpa, friend. At least now he's at peace with our Lord…definitely keepin' y'all in my prayers!
When my mother died, even after a years-long battle with cancer, I was shattered by the loss…inconsolable…she was my mentor! I like to think that I got my character from my father, but my mind and its capacity from m'dear sainted mother!!! BUT, "If your faith assures you she's in heaven, then what are the tears all about?!?" I hold eternity dearly close...a cherished, hard-won prize...but, in the interim, that answer lies below.
SELFISH TEARS
(I Eulogize My Beloved Mother - March, 1989)
Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.
You see...our faith assures your journey's done.
But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;
It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!
We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,
Your painful fears now for forever stilled.
You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,
But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!
So, until we each rejoin you some someday,
And, while your memory buoys us through those years,
We'll miss you...but continue on our way,
And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!
Ray Hamilton (c) March 19, 1989
Our sincerest condolences and prayers,
Joe Garrett
November 21, 2012
Rest in Peace my friend. You have earned it
Nancy Hoffman-Wilcox
November 21, 2012
I fondly remember many Christmas Days spent at Aunt Helen and Uncle Benny's house with all of us gathered there. I am so sorry to hear about Allen's death. Time has gone by so quickly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
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