[Editor's note: Obituary and photo provided by Lesko & Polke Funeral Home.]
Visokay - Robert W. Visokay, age 79, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband to the late Joan Meyer Visokay, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013 in Gardener Heights Nursing Home.
He will be remembered by his family including three children, Stephen Visokay, and his wife, Alison, of VA, Susan Morazae, and her husband, Mark, of Milford, Mark Visokay, and his wife, Eden Zielinski, of TX; his cherished grandchildren, all of whom he was proud of, Adam, Lauren, and Bethany, Marissa, Sarah and Ryan; one sister, Barbara Repko, and her husband, Benedict, of FL; one brother, Richard Visokay, and his wife, Joan, of Fairfield; one aunt, Margaret Pringer, of Trumbull; members of the Meyer family; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his devoted wife, Joan, Robert was predeceased by his parents, William and Agnes Pringer Visokay; an aunt and two nephews.
Born in Bridgeport, Robert lived much of his life in Fairfield, and moved to Milford in 2000. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, and Fairfield University (Class of 1957). An Insurance Adjuster, he worked for General Accident, as well as owning an Antique Shop "Grandpa's Garage". Also, he served briefly in the Connecticut National Guard Reserve.
He enjoyed fishing, antiquing, gardening, and was a big fan of both the Mets and Giants. Both Robert and his family were very proud of his many life accomplishments, especially his 29 years of sobriety. Of which, credit is shared with support and guidance from his mom's many friends in the AA program.
His family would like to gratefully acknowledge the wonderful care given to Robert by the staffs of Gardener's Heights, of Shelton, and St. Raphael Hospital, especially the SICU nurses and doctors, and the many friends who gave rides and shared their time with him.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 13, from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday 9:45 a.m. in the funeral home and 10:30 a.m. in Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. His interment will be private.
His family would prefer memorial contributions to be directed to: American Parkinson's Disease Association, CT Chapter, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06473, or American Cancer Society, 38 Richards AveNorwalk, CT 06854.
For travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.
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