Michael Butkiewicz

Michael Butkiewicz, 72, of New Britain, husband of Marlene Butkiewicz, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Henry and Evelyn (Kornichuk) Butkiewicz.  Michael was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a former Kensington resident before moving to New Britain in 1955.  Michael was formerly employed at the Hospital of Central CT as a security guard before retiring.  He was a member of Holy Apostles Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), VFW Post 511, and the American Legion.  Michael enjoyed motorcycles, muscle cars, and vintage cars.

Surviving are his wife, Marlene (Sahno) Butkiewicz; a son, Adam Butkiewicz and his wife Samantha of Terryville; two brothers, Robert Butkiewicz of New Britain and Stephen Butkiewicz and his wife Sheila of GA; four sisters, Sharon Furdas of New Britain, Bonny Butkiewicz of SC, Kathy Kuziak and her husband David of Burlington, Barbara Scheirer and her husband Dr. Robert Scheirer of AR; four grandchildren, Kenzie Lynn  Butkiewicz,  Harlow Fay Butkiewicz, Ryan Fontaine and Ethan Fontaine; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Apostles Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church).  Entombment will follow at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.  Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.