Jonathan P. Bedula

Jonathan P. Bedula of Wethersfield passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born in Hartford Hospital on September 11, 1961 to Stephen and Carolyn (Kilray) Bedula and spent his life in the Wethersfield community. An avid athlete, Jonathan played youth baseball and later enjoyed great success as a swimmer and tennis player at Pine Acres and Wethersfield High School. After graduating in 1979, Jonathan attended Stonehill College, Central Connecticut College and the University of Hartford, earning his Bachelor's degree and Master's in Business Administration. He worked as an analyst at Arthur A. Watson & Co., Inc. in Wethersfield. Jonathan had a gift for connecting with people by being able to talk to anyone about any subject and usually making them laugh. For twenty years, he enjoyed socializing with family and friends at the Point O'Woods cottage in Old Lyme. He was passionate about sports (especially rooting against Notre Dame), unique craft beers, movies and music. Jonathan was dedicated to keeping everyone informed about the latest happenings and buying the perfectly personalized gift, preferably a humorous one.

In addition to his mother, Jonathan is survived by his brother, Greg Bedula of Wethersfield; his sisters Alison Bedula (William Bradley) of New Canaan, CT and Jane Bedula of Basking Ridge, NJ; his uncle, John Kilray of Framingham, MA and his sister-in-law, Kathy Kelly of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jonathan was a devoted uncle to Karen Rooney (Troy), Colleen Shelgren (Marc), Lauren Bedula (Pete Baltazar), John Bedula (Rachel), Elizabeth Bradley, Andrew Bradley, Graham Bradley, Brian Crociata, Evan Crociata, Calvin Rooney, Luella Shelgren and Tripp Baltazar. He was predeceased by his father; his grandparents, Edwin and Madeline Kilray and his uncle, Ted Kilray.

Jonathan's life was greatly enhanced by the quality of care provided by Donna and Filomena, as well as their friendship and support.

Jonathan will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love and laughter he shared with those whose lives he touched.

All friends are invited to attend a reception to celebrate Jonathan's life at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St., Wethersfield on Saturday, December 30th from 12:00-3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make A Wish Connecticut in Jonathan's memory. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Jonathan with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.