Stephen “Steve” Bedula, 91, of Wethersfield, passed away at home on Monday, August 19th 2019. He was married to Carolyn (Kilray) Bedula for 66 years. Steve was born at home in Hartford on August 26, 1927, son of the late Peter and Katherine (Ignatowicz) Bedula. Growing up in his beloved Frog Hollow, he was a proud graduate of Hartford Public High School’s class of 1945. He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class in Washington, D.C. While serving in the Naval Reserves, he attended the Hartford Technical Institute, studying Architectural and Mechanical Drafting. Steve built a foundation of experience as a mechanical and structural engineer in several local firms, developing expertise in HVAC, until retiring in 1998 as a Vice President at LMG Inc. in Wethersfield. He was an avid duck hunter, loyal supporter of Ducks Unlimited, and enthusiastic participant in the Wethersfield Game Club Turkey Shoot. Steve also enjoyed many happy summers at Pine Acres, playing tennis and timing at his children’s swim meets. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, he and his family purchased a waterfront cottage at Point O’ Woods, where for twenty years he enjoyed socializing with family and friends. As a music lover, Steve never passed up the opportunity to dance. He also enjoyed gardening and woodworking and was respected as an official ‘Mr. Fix It’. Known for his sense of humor, love of military history, and passion for painting, Steve was a man of many talents and interests.
Besides his beloved wife Carolyn, Steve is survived by his two sons, Greg and Jonathan Bedula of Wethersfield; two daughters, Alison Bedula (William Bradley) of New Canaan, CT and Jane Bedula of Basking Ridge, New Jersey; and two brothers-in-law, Ted and John Kilray. He was the proud “Pop” of nine grandchildren: Colleen Shelgren (Marc); Karen Rooney (Troy); Lauren and John Bedula; Elizabeth, Andrew and Graham Bradley; and Brian and Evan Crociata. Steve was the cherished son-in-law of the late Edwin and Madeline Kilray of Wethersfield. He is also survived by his niece Vera Vance Williams of Washington. He was predeceased by two brothers, two sisters and a nephew.
All friends are invited to attend a reception to celebrate Steve’s life at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethersfield, CT on Saturday, August 24th from 12-3PM. Services have been entrusted to the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel of Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated “In memory of Stephen Bedula” to the Wethersfield Game Club, 20 Old Pewter Lane, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or the Wethersfield Historical Society, 150 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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