Edward J. Svec. Jr. 79, Born May 31, 1937 in Stamford, CT. He passed away peacefully at his home in Norwalk, CT on June 4, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife Katherine Svec, his devoted son Kimball Svec, daughter Leslie Tarasyuk, his dear brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Julia Svec, loving sister Joan Svec Nickerson and her husband Jack, his adoring grandchildren Ashley Kimpton, Graham and Cameron McInnes, two loving step-daughters Carol Ann and Elaine Falkenberg and caring son-in-law Charles Goodrich. He also had many nieces and nephews and loved each of them!
He grew up in Stamford, Ct., graduated from Stamford High School and attended Bridgeport University. He had a Top Sales Position at Chase Packaging Company in Greenwich, CT and Monsanto Corporation for many years. He loved being in the Norwalk softball League and was an avid player for over 30 years. Golf was also a favorite pastime along with his much loved baseball team the Mets. On top of that, he was a member of the Norwalk Boat Club as well! He will forever be cherished and missed.
Friends may pay their respects at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851,on Wednesday, June 8th from 11:00am to 12:00 Noon. There will be a burial service at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk at 12:30pm.
Memorial donations in his name may be made to: Whittingham Cancer Center, 30 Stevens St. Norwalk, CT 06856.