John Godzyk

May 17, 1927 - October 4, 2017

John Godzyk fell asleep in the Lord on October 4, 2017, with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Ann Dysenchuk Godzyk. John was born in Plymouth, PA, on May 17, 1927. He was the son of Aleck and Mary Krasnavage Godzyk. John proudly served in the U.S. Merchant Marine as a radio communications officer during World War II. His skills and experience in this position led to his lifelong hobby as a HAM radio operator speaking with people throughout the world. KA1VS is now silent keys. John leaves his children Carol and George Synnott of Kensington, with whom he made his home, Barbara and Robert Glabau of East Berlin, and John and Sally Godzyk of Groton. He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. John was predeceased by his sister Catherine Schmitt. He leaves his brothers in law, John Dysenchuk and Norman Schmitt. After his military service, John served as a lieutenant in the New Britain Fire Department and also worked as a tool designer for various companies. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 9, 2017, at 10 AM at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Calling hours are Monday morning from 9-10 AM at the church. Carlson Funeral Home, is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com