John Jeski Born: October 07, 1953 Died: August 19, 2007 Services: A Mass
of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m., directly at SS
Cyril & Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial will follow in Mount St.
Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.Visitation: =A0His family will receive
friends on Wednesday, August 22, 4-8 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral
Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. JESKI, John
John Jeski, 53, of West Hartford, noted musician and performer, passed
away on Sunday, (August 19, 2007) at Hartford Hospital. Born in
Hartford, son of the late Stephen John Jeski and Josephine (Wojnar)
Jeski, he leaves behind his loving wife, Lorraine J. Jeski; and his two
daughters, Stephanie Lynn Jeski and Erica Lorraine Jeski. He also leaves
his sister, Catherine Jeski Umanetz and her husband Daniel Umanetz,
their two sons, Stephen Michael Umanetz and John Daniel Umanetz, all of
East Hartford and Exchange, WV; his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
John and Olga Jendrzejewski; and brother-in-law, Stephen Jendrzejewski,
all of Hartford. John attended St. Christopher School in East Hartford,
as well as East Catholic High School in Manchester. He later became
proficient in broadcasting and music, attending the Connecticut School
of Broadcasting and studying Accordion with the late Ted Paszck and Tony
Redekas. In 1974, John formed his own band entitled, "The John Jeski
Band," which produced numerous successful recordings and concerts
throughout New England and earned him a Congressional plaque honoring
his service to the community. With famous Accordion player Dick Contino
as his mentor, John became one of the best Accordionists in the Polish
American field. He will be fondly remembered for his showman****p,
immense talent, and contributions to the West Hartford music program,
including volunteer work with the Inter-el program. His highly
successful radio shows at WRYM and WRTC with radio assistant Jeff Banas
were enjoyed by the Polish American community for many years. A loving
dad and husband, he will be missed by all who knew him. His family will
receive friends on Wednesday, August 22, 4-8 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor
Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m., directly at SS Cyril & Methodius
Church, Hartford. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery,
Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made
to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Ave., Hartford, CT
06103.Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be
made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Ave., Hartford,
CT 06103.
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 8:54:26 PM By: Tom
Coss Email Address: WA1LYT@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sunday is just NOT the same anymore
because there is NO Broadcast from The Polish National Home in Hartford!
My Grandparents, my Mother and Father, and I listened to that Broadcast
from the day I was born! We had it on our radio every Sunday! Now things
are just not the same! From the day Bob Steele did the FIRST Broadcast
over 50,000 Watt WTIC AM 1080 Radio in 1934 til the day John Jeski
signed off the air for the very Last Time in 2007 is about 73 years of
LIVE Radio Broadcasts from the PNH in Hartford! May God Bless The Jeski
Family In A Very Special Way And May John Jeski Always Rest In Peace,
AMEN! From, Tom Coss of Meriden, Connecticut
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 6:22:33 PMBy: Geoff
RowntreeEmail Address: growntree@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hartford music community
is really going to miss John. John taught my girls to play the piano
years ago. They liked him alot and they still quote his words of musical
wisdom.
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 5:20:04 PMBy:
Richard & Lucille (Magnotta) MislivetsEmail Address: Our sincere and
deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Jeski family.
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 1:11:31 PMBy: Pat
and George KensiskiEmail Address: george_l_kensiski@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
and Erica
Our prayers are with you. John was an inspiration to all who loved polka
music...our house has an empty sound on Saturdays and Sundays since John
signed off the air. Our hearts are filled with fond memories of John at
the Bristol Polish Club when George was Dance Director and more recently
when John played Baldwin Park and invited George up to sing....it was a
great honor to call John a friend, and his friend****p was sincere.
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 9:07:04 AMBy: Bruce
and Val MurphyEmail Address: val6929@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
to hear of John's
passing. We remember him from when he used to play at the Windsor
Elks.He was a very friendly and outgoing person.Please accept our
deepest sympathy.
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 8:32:57 AMBy:
Theresa LernerEmail Address: Lern5@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
always admired Mr Jeski
at all of the Smith School Concerts. He was so committed to his children
and the children of all! I want to let you know how im****tant and
meaningful his dedication was to all who knew of him.
We are so sorry for your loss!
Sign guestbook for this listingPosted at: 8/21/2007 7:25:44 AMBy: Linda
SimmonsEmail Address: Mr. Jeski played the accordian and sang at my
parents 50th wedding anniversary two years ago. He was wonderful, and
really made the event festive. My parents are both Polish (from New
Britain), and I knew they would enjoy the polkas. Sadly, my Mom passed
on last year, and my Dad's funeral is tomorrow. Anyway, I just wanted
Mr. Jeski's family to know that he brought many people joy and I have
fond memories of that party, and how happy both of my parents were. I am
very sorry for your loss. GOD BLESS THE JESKI FAMILY, And May John
Always Rest In Peace, AMEN! From, Tom Coss of Meriden, Connecticut 06450
USA http://www.tomcoss.net
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