Obituary of George Kasek

George J. Kasek passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 at Westview Nursing Home and Rehab Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on February 7, 1938 to the late Mary (Magiera) and Joseph Kasek. He was predeceased by his brother, Theodore Kasek and his sister Jean (Kasek) Callahan. George attended Hartford High School and later enlisted in the National Guard. George worked as a service manager at Langan Volkswagon and later as a supervisor at Electric Boat in Groton. George spent his free time coaching his kids in youth sports. He was a head coach for youth football, Griffin Hockey, and an all girl softball league for many years. He enjoyed boating in Mystic, hunting, fishing, camping, bird watching, crystal mining, and spending time with his grandchildren. George was also actively involved in the Good Sam Camping Club as Connecticut Assistant Director. George and May thoroughly enjoyed traveling all around the country with their camping family. George is survived by his loving wife of forty years, May (Simonzi) Kasek, his children Kenneth Kasek and Jennifer Kingsley of Scotland, Timothy and Jennifer Kasek of South Windsor, Andrew and Melissa Kasek of Los Angeles, California, Christine Blaser of Woodstock, Lisa and Robert Surprenant of Danielson, Daniel Simonzi of Providence, Rhode Island, and Susan and Thomas Jodoin of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Additionally, “Poppies” is survived by his fourteen beloved grandchildren and four great-grandsons: Jessica Simonzi and James Gagne, Brandyn Surprenant and Bethaney (Surprenant) Tucker, Christopher and Hilary Kasek, Noah and Chelsea Simonzi, Stacy Baranski, Shawn, William, Samuel, and Jake Kasek, Laura Kasek, Jack and Robbie Surprenant, Hudson Tucker and Caden Spencer, as well as, several nieces and nephews. George will be fondly remembered for his incredible sense of humor and devotion to his family. Family and friends are invited to the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 8:30 am. A Christian Mass will follow at 9:45 a.m. at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, Connecticut. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Memphis, TN, 38101-9908. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com