Janosik, John E.
It is with profound sorrow we announce that our husband and father, John E. Janosik, 92, returned to the Lord on 1-4-2022. He was born July 16, 1929, in Brier Hill, PA to John and Mildred (Brosovich) Janosik. John married the love of his life, Ruth (Wible) Janosik on December 27, 1951, and recently celebrated 70 years together.
John graduated from California State Teachers College, California, Pa. majoring in math and science. He taught until he was drafted into the army. Prior to his deployment John and Ruth married and he proudly served in the US Army Signal Corps in Mason during the Korean war.
Upon honorable discharge, he took a temporary job with W.T. Grant Co which turned out to be his life’s work. He was a manager for 21 years there then worked for 25 years for Ames Department Stores as an operations liaison in the home office in Rocky Hill until retirement in 2000.
He is predeceased by a grandson, Mark Janosik, and two sisters, Florence Wachinski and Patricia Vallango. He is survived by four sons, John and Carol, Ft. Madison, IA, Mark and Kay, Bell Buckle, TN, Stephen and Jane, Liverpool, N.Y., Paul and Joe Nusbaum of Pelham MA. Two daughters, Carolyn Williams, Columbus, Ohio, Nancy and James Shaver, Rome, NY. Sixteen grandchildren, and thirty three great grandchildren.
His greatest joy was vacationing and spending time with all the family. His spare time was mostly spent tending his yard, garden and tinkering. He was a fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, and UCONN women’s basketball. John was a kind and patient man who had a deep Catholic faith throughout his life. His love, support and kindness will be greatly missed. He was admired and respected for the faith filled life that he led. All who met him recognized these wonderful qualities about him.
All services and burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in John’s name can be made to their parish, St. Martha Church, 214 Brainard Road, Enfield CT 06082 or their local mass channel https://www.ortv.org/donate.html. For online condolences please visit www.leetestevens.com
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