Obituary of John Strazemski

John C. Strazemski, age 62 of Ansonia, died December 18, 2015. Born in Derby on February 14, 1953 he was the son of the late Chester and Anna Ferko Strazemski. Mr. Strazemski was a lifelong resident of Ansonia and worked as a Chemist for the American Wire Company. A natural handyman and jack of all trades, Mr. Strazemski kept busy by helping others with many carpentry, electrical, plumbing and even automotive projects. In his younger years, he was a paperboy for the Evening Sentinel and found his passion for golf as a caddy at the Oak Lane Country Club of Woodbridge. Throughout his life, he was an avid golfer and in his retirement would play at Oak Lane every Friday. A pious and spiritual man, he was proud of his Catholic education graduating from St. Joseph Grammar School, Ansonia; 1970 Graduate of Kolbe High School, Bridgeport; and Sacred Heart University of Fairfield with a B.S. in Chemistry. He is survived by his devoted brother, Joseph Strazemski and his wife Maria of NJ; cherished nieces, Jody Pescatore and Alyssa Strazemski, both of NJ and great niece and nephew, Michael and Mia Pescatore; as well as many cousins and friends. Mr. Strazemski was predeceased by a sister, Marie Strazemski. A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in St. Joseph Church, 32 Jewett Ave., Ansonia. Interment will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby. The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia is in care of arrangements. Memorial contiributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492. Online condolences can be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.