Obituary of Donald J. Pusczynski
Donald J. Pusczynski of Brooklyn, CT passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on September 13, 2024 at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anna (Wagner) of 64 years and his son Steven. Also, his parents Stephen and Katherine (Szemberko) Pusczynski and a brother Peter.
He is survived by his son Andrew Pusczynski and his wife Janet of Brooklyn, CT; his daughter Linda Steele of Brooklyn, CT; his grandchildren Kyle, Brianna, Kaylyn and Nickolas.
Don joined the Air Force in 1951 after graduating from Central High School in Bridgeport, CT. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife, Anna. Don was an Auto Mechanic in the Air Force and severed for over 20 years. He also was stationed in France, Texas, Arizonia, Michigan, Myrtle Beach, Kentucky and Alaska. After Don also severed two years in the National Guard. After retiring from the Military as TSGT, he worked as a civilian at the Naval Sub Base as a working supervisor for 23 years. Following his retirement from the Naval Sub Base Don worked part time for 20 years at Markley Motors / Premier Car Dealership in Brooklyn, CT.
He and Anna were active parishioners of Our Lady of LaSette Church in Brooklyn, CT. They belonged to the German Club of Hartford and the Yesteryears Car Club. Mornings at 6 am Don was at another one of his second homes, Cozy Corner having breakfast with the world’s best waitresses. Saturday mornings were spent socializing with Russ, Randy and the boys at the Scotland Garage. Don and Anna were both great polka dancers. Don was accomplished at playing the accordion.
His closest friends were Bruce and Denise Beandoin of Lebanon. He had a special connection with his granddaughter Brianna. He was fond of a special cousin Anna Pendergast of Sandy Hook, CT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Our Lady of La Salette Church, 25 Providence Road, Brooklyn, CT. Burial will follow at 1:00 PM in the State of Connecticut Veteran’s Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane Middletown, CT. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com