Obituary of Carol Walter Slivinsky

Carol Walter Slivinsky, 78, of Glastonbury, formerly of Coventry, beloved husband of Bette Jean (Burnett) Slivinsky for 56 years, entered into eternal life on Saturday Oct. 23, 2010. He passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He was born in Hartford on May 6, 1932 son of the late Joseph and Helen Slivinsky and had lived in Connecticut his entire life. Carol spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant. Upon returning he married his wife and raised their five children in Marlborough, CT. He worked in Vibration Central for Pratt & Whitney for 33 years. After retirement he worked with his wife at Hebron Travel Agency, during which time he and his wife traveled extensively and took many cruises. Carol's greatest pleasure was his family which he is survived by, his five children and their spouses; Stephen and Jerene Slivinsky of Tolland, Lauren and Scott Person of Columbia, Lisa and Mark Hall of Andover, David Slivinsky of Willimantic, Daniel and Michele Slivinsky of Plainville, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, he is also survived by his 3 brothers and their wives, Joseph Slivinsky of Tolland, Daniel and Janice Slivinsky of East Hartford and Thomas and Carol Slivinsky of Enfield. He was predeceased by a sister Ruth. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Tuesday Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 7:00pm followed by a short service at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the CT. Audubon Center, 1361 Main St., Glastonbury, Ct. 06033. To share a memory please visit www.mulryanfh.com.