Walter Chojnacki

Walter (Wally) Chojnacki, 51, of Clinton CT passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of June 24, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer. Born on July 13, 1969 in Norwich, CT, he is the son of Walter J. Chojnacki and Kathleen Shea. Walter was a self-made man, owning his own roofing company, Chojnacki Roofing, for 25 years.

Wally was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel Church in Uncasville. He was an avid Nascar and Cowboys fan, he loved to boat, work on his cars and trucks and most recently became a bird watcher and squirrel whisperer. He was a repeat customer at Dairy Queen. Wally had a wonderful sense of humor and he could fix anything.

Above all else, Wally loved his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife Sonia for 17 years and a loving father to his daughter, Alexa.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Wally will be greatly missed by his loving mother Kathy Shea (husband William Shea) and his father Walter J. Chojnacki (wife Sue Chojnacki). Wally is also survived by his sister, Jill Patten (husband Robert Patten). Lastly, Wally is survived by seven step-children and extended family.

A service for Wally will be held on Wednesday, June 30 at 10:30am at Swan Funeral Home, located at 80 E. Main St, Clinton, CT. A burial will follow immediately after at Indian River Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to help his wife, Sonia, cover funeral expenses.