Jan Lawrence Sayko

Jan Lawrence Sayko, 70, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Christine Marie (Normandin) Sayko, who died March 23, 2003.

Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late John and Wanda (Zielonka) Sayko.  Jan grew up in Chicopee, MA and lived in West Springfield, MA before moving to Berlin over 40 years ago.  Before retiring, he spent his entire career working at Northeast Utilities in various positions, including program manager in the energy conservation department.

Surviving are his son, Joshua Sayko, his wife Sarah (Szczepanik), and their daughter Isla Christine Sayko of Washington, DC; his daughter, Rachel Sayko Adams, her husband Dave, and their children Ruby Christine Adams and Mabel Jane Adams; his sister, Joyce Stone, and her husband James of Eastham, MA; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife Christine, he was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Mercure.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and storytelling, his unending devotion to the love-of-his-life Christine, and the love and pride he felt for his children and granddaughters.