Peter Chojnowski, Jr.

January 2, 1958 - April 6, 2021

Peter Chojnowski, Jr, 63 of New Britain passed away Tuesday (April 6, 2021) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, he was the son of the late Peter Chojnowski, Sr and Phyllis (Banks) Chojnowski. He was a U.S Army Veteran who served with the 1st Calvary Division as a Specialist for Missile & Munitions in Fort Hood, Texas from 1976-1979. Peter worked as a service technician for RICOH USA in Rocky Hill for 39 years, after retiring in July of 2020. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Britain. He is survived by his loving children, Stephen Chojnowski and Shannon Chojnowski, both of Bristol; his loving companion, Vanessa Leighton of New Britain; 2 sisters, M. May Majocha of Plantsville and Helen Cosme of New Britain, and a brother David Chojnowski of Plainville; 3 loving grandaughters, Aubrey Chojnowski, Ava Chojnowski and Kara Stakey, all of Bristol; several nieces and nephews. Peter was a selfless man to all whose lives he touched, his family and loved ones meant the world to him. Throughout his life he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, going to the gun range with his son, taking trips with his loving companion, and most of all spending time with his family. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital for the care they provided to him over the last several months. Private graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy www.carlsonfuneralhome.com