Karl J. Traska, 66, of East Hartford, beloved husband for 37 years of Louise (Fleig) Traska, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Barre, VT on September 2, 1954, he was the son of the late Anerd “Joe” and Muriel “Pudge” (Payne) Traska. Karl worked in Aetna’s Printing Department for many years. He enjoyed taking ocean/river cruises and Harley Davidson rides with Louise and always enjoyed a round of golf with friends. He also was a jack-of-all trades who loved tinkering and working around home.
In addition to his loving wife Louise, Karl will be forever missed by two brothers-in-law/friends, David Ritter and wife Lin of Winter Haven, FL and Peter Fleig and wife Angie of Hebron; four nieces, Sarah Hamilton and husband David of Meriden, Amy Ritter of Carpinteria, CA, Chrissy Ricciardi of East Hartford and Kellie Ford and husband John of Manchester; one nephew, David Fleig and wife Amanda of Columbia, and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews, Anthony, Jordan, Taylor, Olivia, Ethan, Kellan, Cody, Sean, Ally, Angelina, Kassandra, Liliana and Carson. He was predeceased by two sisters, Dede (Evelyn) Ritter, who he shared a strong bond with as well as being his partner in fun, and Nancy Ricciardi.
A tip of a glass of Jagermeister to Peter Fleig, Karl’s life-long friend who was among other things also his cross-country trek co-pilot, DIY home projects partner, golfing buddy and in recent months, his sounding board. Heartfelt thanks to Bill Coiteux, another life-long friend, and Rich Beebe, Angie Fleig, Abbie Beebe and JoAnn Denning for their special friendship and their help especially in recent months. The family asks that if you smoke please consider quitting not only for your sake but the sake of your friends and family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (April 26) at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 15 Maplewood Avenue, East Hartford. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. There are no calling hours. Donations in Karl’s memory may be made by mail to: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) Foundation, P.O. Box 412901, Boston, MA 02241-2901 or online at: https://give.connecticutchildrens.org/give/327729/#!/donation/checkout. The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with arrangements. To share a memory of Karl with his family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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