Obituary of Chester Zapor

Chester R. Zapor of Berlin, CT, 86, died Saturday, May 21, 2016. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Barbara O. Zapor, his children, Gregory Zapor and his wife Audrey Zapor, Donna Krawiec and her husband Michael Krawiec, Joann Sawyer and her husband Royal Sawyer, and John Zapor and his wife Julie Zapor. He also leaves his Grandchildren the "lights of his life", Adam, Mary, Grace, Christina, Amanda, Christopher, Josh, Kyle, Stephanie, Matthew, Kyle, Erin, Jake and his six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Laurie Zapor. Chester served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later began his career with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, where he retired after 43 years. He was an active member of the New Britain VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the Berlin Housing Authority. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday (May 25, 2016) at St. Paul's Church (Kensington) at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Visitation will be Tuesday (today) from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Church 479 Alling St. Kensington, CT 06037.