Edward J. Wadowski, Jr., 74, of Bristol, beloved husband of Sue (Mahannah) Wadowski, died on Thursday, March 10 at home. 

Ed was born in Bristol on Oct. 8, 1947, and was a son of the late Edward Wadowski, Sr. and Anna (Tyminski) Wadowski. A lifetime Bristol resident, he graduated from Bristol Eastern High School in 1966. He served in the Connecticut Army National Guard and embarked on a career with Bristol Police Department, retiring as Detective. He then went to work for the Department of Corrections for 15 years. 

Ed was active in the community as member and president of the Bristol Retired Police Officers Association, past president of the Exchange Club, member of the American Legion Post 2, Bristol Elk’s Lodge #1010, Bell City Rifle Club, 4C’s Car Club, Citizens of Shawtown, and Fraternal Order of Police.  He was an NRA instructor, was active with the American Red Cross as an instructor and member of the disaster response team and was a Bristol Police Explorer advisor.

He was also an active member of the Boy Scouts of America serving in many roles. He enjoyed visiting their home in Ocala, Fla., going to Disney, hosting his annual Labor Day picnic, restoring automobiles, going to car shows, doing jigsaw puzzles, and being an excellent Grandpa to Olivia and Brayden.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Ed is survived by a son: Dale Wadowski of Bristol; four sisters: Patricia Lanza of Bristol, Betty Irene Escalante of Satsuma, Fla., Jane Sibley of Ocala, Fla., and Anita Witlicki of Wolcott; two grandchildren: Olivia and Brayden Wadowski; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother: Richard J. Wadowski, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, 510 West St, Bristol. Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol on Tuesday between 4 and 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers give to BSA, Camp Workcoeman, c/o Citizens of Shawtown, Account #400, 169 Camp Workcoeman Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057.

Please visit Ed’s memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.