Robert Marshalkowski, Jr.

THOMPSON, CT – Robert S. Marshalkowski, Jr., 64, of Hill Road, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, in his home, after a 10-year battle with syringomyelia. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pamela L. (Bedard) Marshalkowski of Thompson; his son, Benjamin L. Marshalkowski and his wife Cecilia of Wethersfield, CT; his grandson, Leo J. Marshalkowski of Wethersfield, CT; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann Marshalkowski who died in 1972. He was born in Webster, son of the late Robert S. and Genevieve A. (Ostrowski) Marshalkowski, and lived in Thompson and South Windsor, CT, before moving back to Thompson in 2014. He graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster in 1971 and received his associates degree in industrial engineering from Worcester Junior College in 1975.

Mr. Marshalkowski was a salesman for Judge Tool Company in Stratford, CT, for 3 years before retiring in 2009. Previously, he owned and operated H.C. Hook Company in Auburn for 6 years, and was in machine tool sales throughout his life. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in North Grosvenordale, CT. Mr. Marshalkowski was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Topstone Golf Course in South Windsor and Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford.

A funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Church, 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale. Those attending are respectfully requested to meet directly at the church. Burial will be private at a later date at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Tuesday, March 13, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 897, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.