Donald P. Ludwinowicz, 86, of Southington, beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Bugnacki) Ludwinowicz, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Donald was born in New Britain on January 20, 1935 and was the son of the late John and Anne (Prendergast) Ludwinowicz. He was educated in New Britain schools and also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge from the service, Donald began a 42 year employment with the now Corbin-Russwin Company of Berlin where he retired as a plant superintendent. He also served his community as a volunteer fire fighter with the Southington Fire Dept. for over 15 years at Engine Company 5. In his leisure time, Donald loved to coach the Senior League Baseball Team of Southington. Enjoying all sports was his passion but none more that his beloved UCONN Huskies football and basketball programs. Besides his lovely wife of 62 years, Donald is survived by his two children, his son Robert Ludwinowicz and his wife Bonny of Plantsville and his daughter, Sandra Bachman and her husband Timothy of Bristol. He also is survived by his three grandchildren, Derek Ludwinowicz and his wife Thalia of Bristol, Kevin Ludwinowicz and his wife Alicia of Plainville and Corissa Durazzo and her husband Carl also of Plainville, and by his three great-grandchildren, Luke, Bradley and Carlo. Donald is also survived by his sister Kathleen Montos and her husband Peter of Enfield. He was predeceased by his sister, Diane Hughes. A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM in St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington, CT 06489. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the American Cancer Society 30 Spreen St. Framingham, MA 01701. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 North Main St. Southington, CT 06489 is assisting Donald’s family with his services. To leave an online expression of sympathy or for directions, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.
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