Obituary of William Babyak

William Babyak October 08, 1939 - October 03, 2009 William "BJ" Babyak, 69, of Danbury, devoted husband of Rosemarie (Leo) Babyak, died at Danbury Hospital on Saturday, October 3rd. He was born in Danbury on October 8, 1939, son of the late Metric and Vera (Kissko) Babyak. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving stateside with the United States Army. He went on to work as a tool and die maker for Barden Corp in Danbury where he was employed for more than 50 years. Bill was an active parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church, serving as an usher for more than 40 years. He was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Housatonic Valley Antique Car Club, and enjoyed cruising in his '38 Chevy to Marcus Dairy and the Sycamore. In addition to his beloved wife of 42 years, Rosemarie, he will be sadly missed by his son, William M. Babyak and his wife, Sara; his daughter, Patricia Bailey and her husband, Eric; his cherished grandchildren, Shannon Bailey, Ryan and Kayley Babyak. He is also survived by his two sisters, Ella Mazzucco and her husband, Philip, and Carol Curesky and her husband, Joseph; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard; and his sister, Rita. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 9th at 10:00am at St. Gregory the Great Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Thursday, October 8th between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to St. Gregory the Great Church, 85 Great Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811.