He was born on February 15, 1929 in New Britain to the late Stanley and Anna (Kordek) Dabkowski. Edward was a graduate of New Britain High school and had served U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952, where he earned the Korean Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal and was discharged as an Airman First Class. His first love was working as a carpenter, he then worked at CL&P for many years until he retired.
In addition to his beloved wife Susan of 58 years, he also leaves his children; Katherine Cameron and her husband William, Suzanne Cyr and her husband Bruce, Jane Dagata and her husband Jeffery and John Dabkowski and his companion Susan Napolitano. Edward also had eight grandchildren; Tina, Billy, Nicole, Brian, Greg, Cassie, Chris and Adam, two great grandchildren; Robert and Makayla, a sister Joan Zeh, several nieces, nephews and many special friends. The joys of his life were his large loving family and gatherings, and his love of camping, woodworking, bowling and dancing.
He is also predeceased by his brothers; Stanley, Walter, Joseph, Peter, Constanty and Henry and a sister, Helen Giulini.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at New Britain General N-5 and to Taylor for their many acts of kindness and support for Edward and Susie.
Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 from 10 – 11am, followed by a Prayer Service at 11:00am. Burial with full military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association- Connecticut Chapter, PO Box 718, Old Mystic, CT 06372. For directions, view tribute or to extend a message, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com
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