Walter E. Kordys

Walter E. Kordys, 86, of Southington, died peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2011 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville. Born on May 21, 1925 to the late Paul and Bridgette (Swistak) Kordys, he had been a lifelong Southington resident. He leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years, Joan (Facius) Kordys. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lillian (Ziel) Kordys.

Walter graduated from Wilcox Trade School in 1943. He proudly served in the Navy in the South Pacific. He was employed by Arrigoni Construction and worked on the Hall Avenue and Paddock Avenue bridges. He then worked for C.F. Wooding Co. as a master carpenter and served as a general superintendent, overseeing the construction of the Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT, until his retirement in 1984.

He was an active member of Saint Dominic's Parish in Southington, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 24 and the American Legion Kiltonic Post 72. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan.

In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by his son Paul Kordys of Groton, CT; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Kordys of Chicago, IL and Jennifer Kordys of Portland, CT; a great-grandson, Colin Kordys of Portland, CT, a step-son, Isha Murphy of Cromwell, CT, a step-daughter, Deborah Murphy of South Windsor, CT and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Walter was one of 8 children. He also leaves behind his brother Edward Kordys and sister Harriet Dominello, both of Southington, CT. He was predeceased by four sisters: Katherine Frederick and husband Milton, Helen Swiatek and husband Walter, Betty Pernal and husband John, Stella Budnick and husband Eddie and one brother Joseph Kordys and wife Katherine. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Mildred Kordys and brother-in-law, Salvatore Dominello.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's memory may be made to St. Dominic's Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington, CT 06489. A private funeral service was held at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's memory may be made to St. Dominic's Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington, CT 06489.

A private funeral service was held at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479.