Joseph G. Andrasik

Joseph George Andrasik, 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2012. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on August 26, 1920, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Krajnak) Andrasik. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army Air Corps where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant, serving for six years during the World War II era with the 25th Bomb Group, Flight Surgeons Unit. He served as an aviation medical/rescue specialist with the bomb group. He resided in West Hartford for over 50 years where he enjoyed raising his children along with his beloved wife Frances.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Frances, his sister Mary, and his brothers John, Andrew, and George. He is survived by his sister Margaret McHugh.

Joseph is survived by his children, Catherine Gerent of Berlin, J. Stephen Andrasik and his wife Barbara of Westbrook, John Andrasik of Marlborough, Patricia Lewis and her husband Jim, also of Marlborough, and Deborah Cosker and her husband Robert of Windsor; ten grandchildren, Cara Gerent of Newington, Mark Gerent of Kansas City, KS, Stephanie Andrasik of Portland, Jessica Andrasik of Westbrook, Joseph Andrasik of Stoneham, MA., Sean Andrasik of Santa Cruz, CA., Andrew Andrasik of Marlborough, Michael Lewis of San Francisco, CA., Kimberly Lewis of Tucson, AZ., and Robert Cosker Jr., of Windsor; two great grandchildren Raven and Dominic.

Joseph was a Post Commander of the Hannon-Hatch VFW Post of West Hartford, a member of the Governor’s Horse Guard, and a master fresh water fisherman. He enjoyed going fishing with his sons and grandson’s on many fishing excursions throughout New England. During which he imparted a great deal of knowledge about fishing, but much more importantly, about life.

He will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his guidance and support of his children and grandchildren. We will miss his wisdom, determination and his loving and gentle soul.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Marlborough Health Care Center for their care and love of Joseph and for their support of the family. To Collette, Marcella, Karen, Tracey, Emeka, Julie, Sue and Veronica who are all angels ---a special thank you.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 12:00 noon at Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL., 32256. www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com