Walter Szerejko
November 11, 1924 - January 02, 2014
Newington
Visitation: 9:30 - 10:30 am January 11, 2014 at 34 Beaver Rd. Wethersfield, CT 06109
Funeral Service: 10:30 am January 11, 2014 at 34 Beaver Rd. Wethersfield, CT 06109

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am January 11, 2014 at St. Mary Church, 626 Willard Ave. Newington Ct 06111

Interment: Following Services January 11, 2014 at West Meadow Cemetery, 679 Willard Ave. Newington, CT 06111
Walter J. Szerejko, 89 , of Newington, beloved husband of the late Patricia (Dionne) Szerejko, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 02, 2014 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family. Walter was born November 11, 1924 in Hartford; he was the son of the late Bronislaw and Stefania (Chludzinski) Szerejko. Walter resided in the Hartford area all of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII in Company K, 334th Infantry Regiment. After the war Walter graduated from Hillyer College with an Associate’s degree and was a draftsman for over 45 years with the Chandler-Evans Co. Walter was a familiar face at Newington’s Indian Hill Country Club for decades, and once even made a 175 yard hole-in-one on the 5th hole. Walter was a quiet survivor who was dedicated to his wife and four daughters, his granddaughters and other extended family. As he fondly watched his family grow and branch out over the years he always offered a safe haven during difficult times. Walter will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family; four daughters, Margaret Root of East Hampton, CT, Ann Marie Szerejko of Newington, Lorraine Wetstone of Newington, and Barbara Carlevale and her husband Bill, of East Hampton, CT; two granddaughters, Hillary Root of Chelsea, MA, Audrey (Root) Beatty and her husband Shane of Glastonbury and his great- grandson Isaac Malcolm Beatty; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Walter was predeceased by his two brothers Edward and Anthony and his sister Josephine. Friends and relatives may pay their respects to Walter and his family, Saturday January 11, 2014 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Walter’s life at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church, 626 Willard Ave., Newington. Interment will be in West Meadow Cemetery, 679 Willard Ave., Newington. To extend online condolences or for further information, please visit farleysullivan.com.