George L. Dziarkowski

George L. Dziarkowski, 77, Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Susz, Poland, son of the late Antoni and Jadwiga (Mierzejewska) Dziarkowski. George is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 29 years, Karen (Post) Dziarkowski; stepmother Ewa Dziarkowski (Poland); four children: Greg Dziarkowski and his wife Cheryl; Peter Dziarkowski; Melissa Newman; Jarrett Dziarkowski and his wife Ryann. Nine grandchildren: Christopher, Kyle, Andrew, Nicholas, Matthew, Zachary, and Davina Dziarkowski; Kiara and Joseph Newman. Two great-grandchildren: Neremiah and Avianna Dziarkowski. A brother, Jon Dziarkowski, and his wife Josephine; sister Elizabeth Andrini; former son-in-law Dan Newman; in-laws: Ken, Kim, Kevin and Keith Post and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Andrew Dziarkowski, mother-in-law Patricia Post, and his beloved dog Turbo. At the age of 16, not knowing a word of English, George came to the United States with his family. George graduated from New Britain High school and went on to earn a degree in accounting from the Hartford Institute of Accounting. He was also the owner of Ellington Motors in Ellington, CT but his true love was music. Having been raised in communist Poland, George was fortunate enough to attend Warszawska Akademia Muzyczna (Poland). While at the Akademia he was striving to become a classical clarinetist, where he learned, it was no easy task. It required daily hours of practice and determination. George's favorite saying,regarding his musical talent, was "I am a jack of all trades and a master of none". That was far from the truth! Playing the clarinet, saxophone, guitar, flute,accordion, and mandolin. Performing in bandsfor over 40 years, he was best known for his saxophone playing. He had a sound like no other. When he was unable to perform in the band, he enjoyed sitting behind his Clavinova piano for hours at a time, playing from memory. He was truly an amazing musician. Although George struggled with Parkinsons Disease for 20 years, he will be remembered for his musical ability, his love to entertain others, and his gift of gab. The family would like to thank Dr. Demarcaida of the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center in Vernon, CT for her years of care. Funeral services with burial in Stafford Street Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT, will be held privately. Donations in George’s memory may be made to the Stafford High School Music/Drama Department, 145 Orcuttville Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com