Bernard S. Krukoski Jr.

Bernard S. “Bernie” Krukoski, 85, beloved husband for 56 years of Janice B. (Voket) Krukoski, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born in Hartford on March 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Bernard S. Krukoski, Sr. and Katherine (Bzdon) Krukoski. Bernie graduated from Hartford Public High School. He started his own construction business Eastern Metal Products, retiring in 2023. He served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 1st Company Governor’s Foot Guard, for over 50 years earning the rank of Major and Chief of Staff. Bernie also enjoyed playing basketball and volleyball into his adult years. He watched sports and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Bernie will be forever missed by his devoted wife Janice; three children, Timothy Krukoski and wife Heather and their three children Keegan, Isabelle, and Tristan of Montverde, FL, Mathew Krukoski and wife Kelle of Portland, CT and Kelly Geller and husband William and son Aiden of Lantana, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara MacDonald of Guilford, CT, as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Special thanks to the staff and residents of Brookdale of South Windsor who made his last year a good one. He made some new friends there and they will remember him smiling and laughing. He always made you feel that he was really glad to see you. Also want to thank the hospice nurses of Vitas.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, East Hartford has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Bernie, please visit www.desopoeh.com