Obituary of John T. Zmijewski

John T. Zmijewski, age 91, of Trumbull, beloved husband of the late Shirley Carlson Zmijewski, passed away at home on Thursday, May 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport on May 15, 1924, he was a son of the late John and Zofia Mostowska Zmijewski. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served his country proudly during World War II. Mr. Zmijewski was an employee of Norden Systems for 37 years before his retirement in 1989 as a general foreman. John was an avid golfer and found great enjoyment tending to his garden, especially his tomatoes. He was a member of the Norden's Retiree Club, the Tashua Knolls Senior Club as well as both the VFW and American Legion. Survivors include three sons, John Zmijewski and his wife Mari of Omaha, Nebraska, Richard Zmijewski and his wife Mary of Trumbull and Barry Zmijewski and his wife Karen of Trumbull, his daughter-in-law, Karen Zmijewski of Monroe, five cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Emily, Dina, Thomas and Daniel. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Zmijewski and his brother, William Zmijewski. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Stephen Church, 6948 Main St., Trumbull on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with full military honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854.