Obituary of Walter A. Kania, Jr.

Walter A. Kania, Jr., 64, a lifelong resident of Dayville, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family September 4, 2015 at his son’s home after a battle with cancer. He was born February 23, 1951 in Worcester, MA, son of the late Walter and Marion (Slota) Kania, Sr. Walter was a simple family man, he loved nothing more than time at home with his family, especially with his kids and granddaughters. He was a graduate of Johnson and Wales University. Walter was a humble man, one of integrity, hard work and commitment. He worked over 30 years for the Rogers Corporation filling many positions. He will be dearly missed. He leaves his son Ryan Kania & his fiancée Jamie Pezzente, his daughter Lori (Kania) Gidopoulos and her husband George, his granddaughters Kassie Kania, Addie & Kristina Gidopoulos and Amanda Gidopoulos & her fiancé Mike, his great granddaughters Kyleena, Navia and Maya, his sister Carol Kania, his Godson Matt Kania and his granddog Lexi. The Funeral will be Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 8:45 AM from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to The Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. Box 70 Wallingford, CT 06492. Calling Hours Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com