Obituary of Peter A. Kloskowski

Peter A. Kloskowski, 64 of Kensington went home peacefully on January 20, 2012. Born in New Britain on October 6, 1947 to Walter Kloskowski and Ann (Soltisiak) Kloskowski, Peter attended New Britain schools graduating in 1966 from Pulaski High School. He went on to Central Connecticut State University graduating in 1974, earning a BS in Chemistry and Earth Science and then attaining a BS in Computer Science from The University of Hartford. He worked as a senior computer programmer for Aetna Life & Casualty and then at The Travelers Insurance, retiring in 2002. During his school years, Peter was an avid junior golfer at Stanley Golf course which later carried into his adult years. Chess was also an intricate part of Peter's world, becoming a chess expert. He was a member of the United States Chess Federation and New Britain Chess Club. Peter was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Peter was a geology and astronomy buff. He and his wife Connie traveled extensively around our great nation. Peter loved reading, animals, and children, although never blessed with having any of his own he never turned down a horsey ride to any kids. His most recent past-times were attending New Britain Rock Cats baseball and CCSU Blue Devil basketball games. Peter is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Constance (Ostrowski), sister-in-law, Lucille Kutz and niece, Lara Kutz all of Kensington and God Children Kenneth and Kristen Brazauski of Meriden. He also leaves a cousin, Phillip Brazauski and his wife, Debbie and children Adam, Amy and Kyle Brazauski. In addition he leaves many friends. Peter was pre-deceased by his parents, and uncles Stanley Kloskowski and Stanley Soltisiak, brother-in-law Lynn Kutz and special Aunts, Mary Brazauski and Rose Sespanski. Family and friends are invited to call Monday, January 23, 2012 from 5-8 P.M. at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. Funeral Services are at 9 A.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial and 10 A.M. at St. Paul's Church 465 Alling St., Kensington. Burial is to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut, 1261 South Main, Southington, CT 06489, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah's will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 P.M. on Monday to conduct a memorial service in Peter's honor.