James P. Orzechowski's Obituary
James P. Orzechowski, 55, of Union, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA, son of the late John J. and Millicent (Whitford) Orzechowski. Jimmy worked as a mechanic for most of his life at various Midas shops throughout the country, and was currently employed at Carter Chevrolet. He loved fast cars, from watching it on TV, wrapping his Nova around a telephone pole, visiting the NHRA drag racing with his son, and weekends drag racing his motorcycle in Hawaii. Jimmy always went above and beyond the expected for his hobbies. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and kayaking. He has lived all over the country and always looked forward to the next adventure. Jimmy is survived by his two children, Rebecca Smith and her husband Shane, and Justin Orzechowski and his wife Kristin; six grandchildren, Corbin, Jeffrey, Ryan, Savannah, Austin, and Emma; sister, Sharon Snedeker and her husband Michael; and three nieces, Shannon, Melissa, and Jacqueline; and his former wife, Linda Orzechowski. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will take place privately. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. Jimmy will always be loved and missed dearly. May his memory be lived through the lives he’s touched and let us laugh at the good times we shared. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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