Joseph T. Sienkiewicz

Joseph Theodore Sienkiewicz, 80, of Portland, husband of Mary (D’Emanuele) Sienkiewicz, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Middletown, the son of the late Stanley J. and Mary Ann (Fiut) Sienkiewicz. Prior to his retirement, Joe was a scale man with Miller Company in Meriden. Joe was a Communicant at St. Mary’s in Portland. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a kind and generous friend. He enjoyed many things in his life, NASCAR and the Red Sox are noteworthy. He also liked to ‘take a drive’ with his wife, Mary, to the casino on a Sunday afternoon. He will be missed by all for his caretaking nature, generosity and kindness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Joseph J. Sienkiewicz of North Franklin, Paul C. Sienkiewicz and Thomas P. Sienkiewicz and his wife, Sheri (Slomkowski) Sienkiewicz, all of Portland; daughter,

Theresa A. (Sienkiewicz) Krauth of Portland; brother, William Sienkiewicz of Portland; five grandchildren, Amy J. (Krauth) (Evan) Gustafson, Alexandra J. Krauth, Edward J. Krauth, Beau T. Sienkiewicz, Carli Sienkiewicz; great-grandson Easton J. Gustafson and many, many beloved nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers Raymond Sienkiewicz and Edward Sienkiewicz and their wives Geraldine (Griffith) and Patricia (Sullivan) Sienkiewicz. He also leaves his lifelong friends, Richard and Janice Stanhope and their family. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday (Sept. 28th) at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Freestone Ave., Portland. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Portland. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, TODAY(Sept. 27th) from 4 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to a charity of their choice. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.