PROSPECT — Michael L. Kolodziej Jr., age 57, of Talmadge Hill Road, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Meridian Manor Health Care Center in Waterbury after a brief but albeit extremely brave battle with cancer. He was the widower of Marjorie "Marnie" (Casper) Kolodziej.
Michael was born Oct. 16, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael L. and Doris (White) Kolodziej Sr. He attended Naugatuck schools and worked at Dunham Craft for more than 30 years, Bar Work manufacturing for more than 10 years and most recently, Electric Cable Compounds.
He was a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, a New York Giants fan and a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Michael was always happiest while spending time with his wife and children taking summer camping trips and making frequent trips to Fenway Park. Most recently he enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Among his survivors are his son Michael Robert Kolodziej and his wife Jean (Tardy), of Thomaston, his son Jason Michael Kolodziej and his fiancée Stephanie Lusas, of Prospect; his daughter Laurie Kolodziej Anderson and her husband Robert Anderson Jr., of Boston, Mass.; his sisters, Wanda Burke of Naugatuck, Laura Krajewski of Naugatuck and his twin sister, Linda Zeranski of Naugatuck; his grandchildren, Emma, Liam and Patrick; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Viola Rek.
Funeral services for Mr. Kolodziej will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. from Eastside Memorial, A Casey Family Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 1987 East Main St at Southmayd Road, Waterbury, to St. Anthony's Church, Route 68 and Route 69, Prospect, to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Rites of committal will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Relatives and friends may visit with Michael's family at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Donations in memory of Mr. Kolodziej may be made the American Cancer Society, c/o the Harold Leever Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708.
To extend online expressions of sympathy to the family, light a memorial candle or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com.
PROSPECT — Michael L. Kolodziej Jr., age 57, of Talmadge Hill Road, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Meridian Manor Health Care Center in Waterbury after a brief but albeit extremely brave battle with cancer. He was the widower of Marjorie "Marnie" (Casper) Kolodziej.
Michael was born Oct. 16, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael L. and Doris (White) Kolodziej Sr. He attended Naugatuck schools and worked at Dunham Craft for more than 30 years, Bar Work manufacturing for more than 10 years and most recently, Electric Cable Compounds.
He was a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, a New York Giants fan and a Harley-Davidson enthusiast. Michael was always happiest while spending time with his wife and children taking summer camping trips and making frequent trips to Fenway Park. Most recently he enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Among his survivors are his son Michael Robert Kolodziej and his wife Jean (Tardy), of Thomaston, his son Jason Michael Kolodziej and his fiancée Stephanie Lusas, of Prospect; his daughter Laurie Kolodziej Anderson and her husband Robert Anderson Jr., of Boston, Mass.; his sisters, Wanda Burke of Naugatuck, Laura Krajewski of Naugatuck and his twin sister, Linda Zeranski of Naugatuck; his grandchildren, Emma, Liam and Patrick; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Viola Rek.
Funeral services for Mr. Kolodziej will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. from Eastside Memorial, A Casey Family Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 1987 East Main St at Southmayd Road, Waterbury, to St. Anthony's Church, Route 68 and Route 69, Prospect, to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Rites of committal will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Relatives and friends may visit with Michael's family at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
Donations in memory of Mr. Kolodziej may be made the American Cancer Society, c/o the Harold Leever Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708.
To extend online expressions of sympathy to the family, light a memorial candle or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com.
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