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Patrick Turek Obituary
He was born Aug. 24, 1965, the son of Peter Michael Turek and Mary Patricia (O'Hara) Turek, formerly of Newington. He graduated from Newington High School and obtained a degree in graphic arts from Ashton Art Institute in Weathersfield in 1987. He owned Autoline Graphics in New Britain for many years. He was a talented artist and a beloved son, brother, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; his older brother, Michael; his maternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary O'Hara of Newport News, Va.; his paternal grandparents, Michael and Mary Turek of Newington; and his aunts, Mary and Irene Turek, also of Newington.
He is survived by his father, Peter and stepmother, Eve Turek; his brother, Peter Turek and wife, Judy; his sister, Faith Turek and nephew, Michael Pryor, all of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; and sister, Mary Ann Taylor and nephews, Dennis and Patrick Taylor of Elizabeth City, N.C.; his son, Patrick A. Turek Jr.; and daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Turek of Plainville; and many loving friends.
A Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, by Fr. Tom Hoar at St. Edmund's Retreat at Enders Island, Mystic. All are welcome. A memorial service will also be held in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., at a later date.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Recovery Community, St. Edmund's Retreat at Enders Island, PO Box 399, Mystic CT 06355.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Turek
Sharon (Ronczka) Pahl
May 24, 2011
Faith and family,
I was saddened to hear about the loss of Patrick. Faith, I remember going to your house one day, MANY years ago, right after Patrick took a brand new set of bed sheets and drew (I believe a train) on them with a black marker. Your mom made the best of it, framed it, and put it on the wall. I think she knew then that he would be an artist! My thoughts are with all of you.
May 21, 2011
Dear Turek Family,
My deepest condolences to you. Patrick and I were friends in H.S. shared many Art classes together.
May you find comfort and strength in the days ahead. Pat...God Bless!!!
Krisha (Mielczarek) Morander
FRANCES TURNER BRASWELL
May 21, 2011
PETE AND EVE I AM SORRY TO HEAR A PERSON SO YOUNG HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM HIS FAMILY. GOD HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR ANGELS THAT HAVE BEEN CALLED BACK HME SO YOUNG. MISSYOU GUYS
May 20, 2011
we are so shocked and sad...i have sooo many happy fun memories of patrick from clarendon terrace days. i do have tons of faith that he is having a great welcoming party with pat ,aunts, gidi, nana, my dad , joseph, bill,my cousin janet and all the rest of those saints. our love to all you tureks! carol and geoff anderson
May 20, 2011
Pat , a very talented artist , and not a bad basketball player. R.I.P. Brother... Peter Nogas 3rd
Peggy Gray-Brooks
May 18, 2011
I'll remember him most for his passion he had for his art, truly God given talent. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Laura Ficara
May 18, 2011
A beautiful artist, he was always caring and kind. I will always remember him and his great big smile. R.I.P. and love always.
Bob Stifel
May 17, 2011
I am so shocked and sad to hear about Patrick. He was such a talented artist and i'm sure a great husband and father. My paryers for his family and to all the Tureks. - Bob Stifel (former neighbor and friend from Newington)
May 17, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Patrick was not only a dear friend and a roomate for eight years. The memories are priceless. We only parted becasue of personal relationship. Patrick was a great artist, in his own right. a real friend. He is loved and will be missed. My heart goes out to his familey, who he shared with me for many years. R.I.P. Patrick
David & Brenda Meadows Zongol
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