Obituary for Stephen J. Garstka
Taftville - Stephen J. Garstka of Merchants Ave. passed away December 6, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born in Norwich April 4, 1949 the son of John and Mary (Dubenetsky) Garstka. A longtime Taftville resident, Steve had been employed as a Civil Engineer for the City of Norwich for 30 years. On February 10, 1979 in Sacred Heart Church Taftville he was united in marriage to the former Jeanne Fontaine, who survives him. Steve was a 3rd Degree member of the Ponemah Council #34 Knights of Columbus of Taftville. He was an avid gardener and loved hiking. Besides his wife Steve is survived by his son Stanley J. Garstka and his wife Lisa of Occum, two daughters Laura J. Garstka of Colchester, and Debra L. Gibeault and her husband Brian of Middletown, his sister Katherine Garstka and her wife Ginny Schwartz of Southington, and 4 grandchildren Abigail and Mia Garstka, and Trent and Gavin Gibeault. Calling hours at Godere Funeral Home 21 North 2nd Ave. Taftville are Saturday at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial is private. goderefuneralhome.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
16
Dec
9:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Godere Funeral Home
21 N 2nd Ave
Taftville, CT 06380
Service
Saturday
16
Dec
11:00 AM
Godere Funeral Home
21 N 2nd Ave
Taftville, CT 06380
Memorial Contribution
CT Forest & Parks Association
16 Meriden Road
Rockfall, CT 06481
Rockfall, CT 06481
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