Edmund J. Wnek, 88, of East Hartford, CT, passed away unexpectedly on 11/2/2021 at Hartford Hospital with his children and granddaughter by his side. Edmund was born on 11/10/1932 in Hartford to Walter and Katherine. He worked at Colts Manufacturing retiring in 1998 and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a gentle, genuine man known by many as “Pops”, who would make anyone laugh with his jokes or a contagious smile that lit up the room. He spent his time with his family, watching game shows, Red Sox games and playing scratch tickets to win big. Edmund was the devoted husband of the late Helen Wnek. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his daughter Deborah Berry and her husband Jesse Berry, his son Edward Wnek, and his adored granddaughter Christina Savage. Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT. 06108 are assisting the family, services will be private at convenience of the family. To sign the online guestbook go to www.NewkirkandWhitney.com