Francis Edward Zajac

Francis Edward Zajac, 72, of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly at home. Born in Southington, Oct. 18, 1951, beloved son of the late Francis “Frank” and Sophia (Sova) Zajac. He graduated from Southington High School and Middlesex Community College and was a computer operator at The Stanley Works-Hand Tools Group and retired from Louis Dreyfus Corp. He is survived by his sister, Rosalie Perkins and her husband Ronald of Southington, brother David Zajac and his wife Doreen of Bristol, his nephews Ronald Perkins, Jr. and wife Holly of Granby, Brian W. Perkins of Florida, Jeremy Grubb and his wife Katie of Arizona, his niece Christina Bates and her husband Toby of Middlefield, and many grandnieces and grandnephews He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Maryann Grubb and nephew Jeffrey Grubb.

Fran was an unassuming, kind and gentle soul, an artist sensibility and eclectic tastes. He loved music, literature and poetry. In the early days he played bass guitar in various bands and later enjoyed the violin. He had a deep knowledge of many bands and song lyrics. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and bicycling by the shore. He later moved to Milford and then settled in Westbrook. One of his favorite places was Cape Cod where he learned and taught hang gliding. A friend to all. We have lost a true gentleman. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 50 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, or to one’s charity of choice. Funeral services will be celebrated privately.