John Paul Jarosz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Paul Jarosz, 88, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully September 11th surrounded by his loving family. John was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, who touched many lives. He had many passions, his first being his family. He is survived by his daughter Janice Grimaldi, son John Jarosz, grandsons Justin and David Grimaldi, all of Wethersfield and granddaughter Geanna Jarosz of Bristol. He was predeceased by his wife Joan (Pelletier) who he was married to for 57 years. He was the son of John and Mary Jarosz. He also leaves behind his sister Mary Jane Cronin and husband James Cronin. He was predeceased by sisters Margaret Tuomi and Ann Gidzinski. He had great pride for everyone in his family including many nieces and nephews. His next greatest passion was teaching. John graduated from Hartford Public High School and The University of Hartford where he received his B.S., M.A., and 6th year degree in the sciences. From there he went onto a teaching career of more than 30 years beginning in Rocky Hill and retiring as the Science Department Head of Bloomfield High School. He remembered many of his students and enjoyed hearing news of their own accomplishments. But baseball, oh how he loved the game. Seeing Ted Williams at the old Bulkeley Stadium in Hartford was an unforgettable memory. He coached Little League and became president of the Wethersfield Little League. In retirement he attended many Red Sox games with family and friends. He truly enjoyed the New Britain Rock Cats following the players as they moved up to the majors. He was always involved in many woodworking projects in his workshop. The family’s “Mr. Fix It.” John was a veteran of the Korean War and contributed to many veterans charities. He was a parishioner of The Church of The Incarnation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11 AM in Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, on Monday from 4 to 7 PM. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

John Paul Jarosz

July 1, 1931 - September 11, 2019