Justin H. Bogucki

Old Lyme — Justin Henry Bogucki, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Justin was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Meriden. He was the fifth child of six children born to Anna (Awdziewicz) and Vincent Bogucki. After attending St. Stanislaus parochial school and graduating from Meriden High School where he was voted the class “Future Scientist”, he went on to obtain a degree in chemistry at the University of Connecticut while playing varsity soccer for the Huskies for two years. Justin worked at Electric Boat in Groton for over thirty years and retired as Chemist Supervisor.

After meeting Gail Harding in Meriden on a blind date, he fell in love and was determined to be with her the rest of his life. They married in 1962, and were devoted to providing a loving household for three children in Old Lyme. He was an avid tennis player and participated in many years of playing bridge with friends. He also enjoyed a recreational but competitive game of Ping Pong. Affectionately known by family and friends as “Dusty”, he will always be remembered for his extremely friendly outlook and his ability to produce a lighthearted joke in any appropriate situation. He had brilliant stories of growing up with his brothers and sisters in Meriden that his children and grandchildren will treasure forever. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife across the country as well as cruising.

He leaves wonderful memories to his wife Gail and son John (Maria) Bogucki of San Diego, Calif. He was predeceased by his daughters, Joan Storms and Karen Silvestri. He is “Poppy” to Grandkids, Lauren Griswold, Caroline Griswold, Madeline Silvestri, Elise Silvestri, Averi Bogucki and Justin Bogucki. Justin is also survived by his brothers, Raymond (Genevieve) and John Philip; his sister Marguerite Bogucki; his sister-in-law Joan Forsyth; as well as the many nieces and nephews he adored. He was also predeceased by his brother Vincent Bogucki and his wife Mary Sue; sister Elizabeth Rayball; sister-in-law Jacquelynne Bogucki; brother-in-law Chester Harding; and brother-in-law John Forsyth.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Fulton Theroux funeral home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. All are invited, following calling hours, to Saturday evening mass at 5 p.m. in Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. The Mass will be said in Justin’s memory. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes, directions and more service information.