Andrew Michael Tkacs Jr.

TKACS Andrew Michael Tkacs Jr., age 81, of Charlotte, Maine, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005. He passed away at Bridgeport Hospital, as a result of several complications that arose after successful elective surgery. He was the son of the late Andrew Tkacs and Anna Tkacs of Bridgeport. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anna Tarasovic and beloved second wife of 43 years, Marion Tkacs. He leaves behind two sons, Edwin Tkacs of Connecticut and Donald Tkacs of Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen Tkacs. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, Andrew Tkacs of Ansonia, William Tkacs and Lacey Tkacs, also from Ansonia, Jason Tkacs, Corey Tkacs and Heidi Tkacs, all of Massachusetts. He leaves behind two sisters, Mary Zrelak of Stratford and Ann McNemar of Shelton; his brother, Michael Tkacs of Connecticut; several nieces and cousins. Andrew was predeceased by two brothers, John Tkacs and Nicholas Tkacs. He was a devoted 32 degree Mason. He also served during World War II. During his working career, he worked several jobs throughout his life starting at GE of Bridgeport, Avco Lycoming of Stratford, as a security officer, Singer Manufacturing, Decca Records of Bridgeport and after working 35 years for Remington Arms and Magliones Liquor Store, he retired and moved to Maine to live his golden years with his beloved wife Marion(Mahar) Tkacs. They remodeled a summer home in Charlotte, Maine that they had since 1964 and turned it into their dream retirement home. They enjoyed a spectacular lake front view from their newly remodeled home. They were able to enjoy seven years of retirement bliss until his wife of 43 years, Marion (Mahar) Tkacs, lost her battle with cancer. He never left her side before and after her passing, he would visit her grave daily to be close with her and enjoy the view atop the Charlotte cemetery. He will be reunited again with his wife during a Spring burial, located in Charlotte, Maine, Round Pond Cemetery at a date to be announced. They will rest peacefully together on the hill top that overlooks their retirement home and Round Pond, the lake they shared for so many years. He will be missed by many and never forgotten. He will be lovingly remembered as a hard working and extremely giving man. His death has brought great sorrow and tremendous heartbreak to his family, but his memories and wise teachings will carry throughout our lives. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled after the holidays at St. John the Baptist Carpatho Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of Bridgeport Connecticut. A spring time burial will be announced. Anyone seeking information should contact, May's Funeral Home. 26 Church Street, Calais, Maine, 04619. 207-454-3141. Friends may sign an online register by visiting www.maysfuneralhome.com. Or www.ctpost.com


Cemetery:
Round Pond Cemetery
Charlotte Road
Charlotte, ME 04666 (map/driving directions)



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