Thompson – Daniel R. Strelczuk, 62, of Brandy Hill Rd., passed away at sea on May 17, 2014. Married in 1976, he is the loving husband of Danuta (Pluta) Strelczuk. Born in Grudziadz, Poland, he was the son of the late Jerzy and Lidia (Lewandowska) Strelczuk. Raised in Gdansk, Poland, he and his wife immigrated to the United States in 1982.
Daniel worked as a machinist for Morgan Construction/Siemens of Worcester for 26 years.
In addition to his passion for sailing, Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family, skiing, reading, traveling, and was also known to be an exceptional handy man. His intensity and desire to always be on the move and explore new things was infectious to those around him. His legacy is to be a standup family man and to pursue the things in life we love. He was the kind of man that always found the way and carved new paths everywhere he went.
In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by his son, Adam Strelczuk and his wife Tracey of Mystic, CT; daughters, Malgorzata “Meg” Strelczuk and her fiancé Jay Chojnowski of Warwick, RI; and Aleksandra Strelczuk of Killingly; grandchildren Lucas and Lydia, sisters, Barbara Mezinski of Canada, Zdzislawa Hryniewicz of Poland, and Mariola Putynkowska of Poland, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a wonderful husband, loving father, devoted grandfather, and beloved by all. He will be sadly missed.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 11, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 10:00 am, in St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA, burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery in Webster. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Urszula
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Strelczuk family. Daniel was a great guy, always friendly.
Melinda Noe
My heartfelt condolences to you, Ola, and your beautiful family. May you all find strength in your dads legacy and peace at this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Spenard
Thinking of you Ola,Danuta, Meg, and Adam and of course the your extended family. Your father was a wonderful person and it is a blessing to have the opportunity to honor him with this service.
Love – Melinda
Grazyna Stanko
Kochani
Zegnamy z wami Danka, dobrze ze jego ukochane morze wam go zwrocilo, jestesmy z Wami myslami.
Darlene Duncan
Im so sorry for your loss Adam. Try to find solace in knowing he passed on doing what he loved. With all my sympathy, Darlene coworker of Tracy
david trottier
I will miss the man of many talents. I worked with dan for many years at Morgans.
A true first class machinist. highly skilled. Our friends at Morgans were diverse and fun to work with.
RIP dear friend
Shana
My condolences and prayers go out to Ola and family. In truly sorry for your loss.
Robert and Susan Gammell
My husband and I have both worked as machinists at Morgan/Siemens for many years, and though we worked night shift we both often exchanged greetings and conversation with Danny. His loss has greatly effected so many of us, and our hearts and thoughts go out to his family during these recent weeks. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Kathy and Andy Tetrault
Our love and prayers continue for you all. Rest in peace Daniel.
Dee Dee Norcia
Andy & I will always remember this happy smiling man! Our thoughts are with the family and anyone who’s life he touched, as he touched ours! God Bless ~ we love you!
Alicja Bielecki
Kochani,
Laczymy sie z Wami w tych bolesnych chwilach.
Zawsze usmiechniety, przyjazny i z poczuciem humoru – taki Danek pozostanie w naszej pamieci .
Ewa
The words can’t describe how we feel after a loss of our very good friend. He was a good man, very talented, smart and family oriented. We miss him. We will continue to pray for him. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Szwarc Family
The Debski Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Daniel. We hope that, in time, all the good memories will comfort you. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marzena
Kochani serdeczne wyrazy wspolczucia.
Jestesmy z Wami mysla i modlitwa w tych trudnych dla Was chwilach.
Marzena ,Grzegorz Kolinski z Sara i Victorem
The Mamro Family
Kochani,
Przyjmijcie od nas najszczersze wyrazy współczucia z powodu odejscia Waszego ukochanego Mężą, Taty i Dziadka.
Dla nas był On też wspaniałym i życzliwym przyjacielem. Będzie nam Go również brakowało, ale ilekroć o Nim myslimy, to staje przed oczyma radosny, otwarty i pełen życzliwosci.
Łączymy się z Wami duchowo w tych trudnych chwilach i zapewniamy o naszej modlitwie za Danka, aby Jego dusza znalazła wieczne odpoczywanie w Domu Ojca, i za Was, aby Pan Bóg napełnił Was siłą na ten czas żałoby i nadzieję na wspólne życie wieczne.
Ewa i Michał Mamro z Tomkiem, Bartkiem i Szymkiem
Wojtek zrodzina
Dana.Wraz z moją rodziną skladamy wyrazy głębokiego współczucia Tobie i twojej rodzinie . Jesteśmy razem z wami w tych ciężkich chwilach.
grazyna jasinska w tak ciezkich chwilach
wyrazy wspolczucia dla calej rodziny sklada cala nasza rodzina Bog ukoi wasz bol
Thomas & Dorothy Ryan
We are so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dan for many years at Morgans/Siemans. He will be sadly missed.
Tom Ryan
George Wesolowski
Danutia and Family
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family in the tragedy you had to suffer and endure in these past few months, we prayed everyday that our good GOD would help you cope with your suffering and that our good Friend Daniel would be found. We Thank the LORD that this search has come to an end and that we all have a peace of mind, and glad that there is a positive ending in this tragic event. Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Daniel will truly miss HIM.
Bozena and George
Jesse & Marie Norcia
We are so sorry for your loss. We think of you all every day.
Chuck & Hanna Laws
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Danek…You are forever in our hearts!You will be missed always…our great friend!!!
Spoczywaj w Krolestwie Boga.
~
Chuck & Hanna Laws,
Dudley, Massachusetts
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Matthew and Myly Parker
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness that we feel about your father’s passing. We are here to support you. Thinking of you with sympathy, Matt and Myly.
Pam Villari
Dear Adam and family,
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your beloved father Dan, I will always feel a special connection to him and especially your family. He sounds like he was a very special man. A family oriented, hard working ,sea loving man. Attributes which I value myself.
My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with your family through this difficult time. . God Bless the Stelczuk. Family. <3
Pam Huber Villari
Dominika, Ellie & Kaya Wald
Wyrazy glebokiego wspolczucia. Tak bardzo przykro.
Bardzo brakuje nam naszego wiecznie usmiechnietego, zyczliwego i pelnego promieniujacej energii sasiada ze Spicer Marina. Brakuje widoku hamaku, rozmow i porad zeglarskich.
Daniel na zawsze zostanie w naszej pamieci.
Modlitwa jestesmy z Wami
Dominika, Ellie i Kaya Wald
Mooring F3, Spicer Marina
JAN KUTSCHKE
Wyrazy glebokiego wspulczucia dla tych kturych pozostawil.
Ja stracilem pszyjaciela znalismy sie od dziecinstwa.
Niema dnia zebym o nim nie myslal.
Mudlmy sie.