- Date Of Birth: June 16, 1926
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2014
- State: Connecticut
Norwich, CT- Frank T. Slaga of Norwich passed away, Thursday, September 25 at the W.W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.
He was born in Norwich in 1926 son of the late John and Mary (Zelinsky) Slaga. After the passing of his father, when he was 15 years old, Frank left High School to help his mother by working at the Strand Theater and Electric Boat Co. until he was drafted in World War II in the Army. He served from 1944 to Jan. 18, 1947 in the 385th Antitank Co. of the 76th division. He was a fourth tech mission grade and holds the combat infantry badge, Bronze Star, E.T.O. Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct and Army of Occupational Medal.
Frank was trained thru the State and Army in commercial printing at Pullen Press where he earned his certificate of apprentice-ship from the State of CT on Oct. 29, 1951 from the Labor Commissioner, J. Egan. He retired from Robertson Paperbox and later, Rand-Whitney after 32 years as a pressman. After retiring he continued commercial printing as a hobby for his enjoyment.
Frank loved to bowl with Senior League Ten Pin and Divine Providence Church Bowling League. He was a member of Norwich D.A.V., Chapter 10, V.F.W. 10060 of Montville. Frank chaired the placing of flags on Memorial Day for many years.
Mr. Slaga married the love of his life of 65 years, Rose Gualtieri Slaga at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich on Feb. 12, 1949. They have two wonderful sons and a daughter, John Slaga and daughter-in-law, Jean of Palm Coast, Florida, Frank Slaga, Jr. of Bellevue, Washington and Gina Shallcross and son-in-law, Randy Shallcross of Niantic, CT, two wonderful grandchildren, Jeremy Slaga of Atlanta, Georgia and Jasmine Slaga of Palm Coast, Florida and nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by three brothers, William Slaga, Tom Slaga and John Slaga, 5 sisters, Theresa Slaga, Anne Slaga, Florence Lach, Leocadia Wisniewski and Carol Chalecki.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Deutsch of Norwich for his compassion and kindness in the time of need.
