John Joseph Walonski Sr.
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John J. Walonski, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021. A native of Connecticut, John was a veteran and worked for many years at Heublein, Inc. in Hartford, CT. He leaves his daughter, Rose Fox, of Granville, MA and son, John Jr. and fianc?e Susan Davison, of Naples, FL, three grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, and Rachel, and four great-grandchildren, Xander, Devan, Zachary and Isla Joy. He also leaves his sister Mary Jane Malespini and his sisters-in-law Camille Fitzgerald, Olivia Salustro, and Rita Susco, all in Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Josephine Salustro Walonski, and his daughter Donna. A strong, resilient man with a quick wit, John enjoyed playing cards with friends, drives along the beach, going out to breakfast and dinner, and visiting with neighbors on his front porch. He loved his family and friends and lived a simple, happy life in his treasured community. A celebration of his life will be held in early 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an organization in his community, TWERC (Lazy Daze), c/o John Walonski, Jr., 749 Tangerine Woods Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34223.