Rossiwal, Vincent S.

Vincent “Vinny” Stanley Rossiwal, 66, of New Britain

entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. Born in Hartford on December 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Chester and Jadwiga Rossiwal. Vincent was a graduate of Bulkeley High School and went on to be employed by the State of Connecticut DMV in Wethersfield. He also worked for many years as a building superintendent in Hartford.

Vinny enjoyed spending time with his family and going to movies. He was a lifelong Nascar fan, and rarely missed a televised race, especially when Dale Earnhardt was in it. Vinny worked

for a time on a pit crew at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time renovating cars with his good friend Kim at Kim's garage. He loved animals, especially Mischka the cat, and was a member of the ASPCA.

In his younger years, Vinny was an outstanding JV and Varsity basketball player, earning the nickname

“Spider” for his agility and skills.

He was a parishioner of St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Hartford.

He is survived by his sisters, Maria Brzezinski of Berlin, and Barbara Krupka of Schenectady, NY. In addition to his parents, Vinny was predeceased by his sisters Grace Piotrowicz, Dora Montgomery, and Jessica Rossiwal. He was Uncle to 17 nieces and nephews, and 27 grandnieces and nephews, and leaves many dear friends. Vinny was beloved by his neighbors as well, and quietly helped many in need. The family thanks HOCC CCU for the exceptional medical care provided to Vinny. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, May 16th with calling hours from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20

Bonair Ave., Newington; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington. He will be lovingly laid to rest in Cedar Hill

Cemetery, Hartford. Due to Covid, the funeral home staff will be wearing masks, and the family respectfully requests that those attending also wear masks. Those who wish may send memorial donations to Foodshare, 450 Woodland Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002, or online at www.ctfoodshare.org

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