John Jablonski

John Jablonski, known as Jack, was born January 4, 1931 to Agnes and Stanley Jablonski. Jack grew up in Greenwich and graduated from Greenwich High School. Following graduation, he studied optometry and became an optician. In 1957 he married Marion Holko and had a daughter, Bennie. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Jack loved his profession. He enjoyed waiting on customers and making their eyeglasses, but more importantly he liked getting to know his customers. His genuine fondness for his clients and his employees forged connections that lasted for many years. After working for Keenan, Russell & Moore in Norwalk for 20 years, Mr. Russell offered Jack the opportunity to buy the business, and he did. Jack worked at the same business his entire life, retiring at the age of 78. He was retired for less than four weeks when he received a call from a fellow optician inquiring if he would like to work one to two days a week on an as needed basis. Jack thought this would be a good way to transition into retirement. His only concern was that he’d be working for a man younger than him, which he’d never done before. His new boss was 77! Jack learned how to work with computer software – he had a hand-written, index card system in his store – and before long was working four to five days a week. Jack continued to work for Thurman & Munson for about five years before he told them it was time to fully retire. He really enjoyed working with the public in both stores and the customers enjoyed working with him. Jack also loved the beauty of the Poconos and New England. Many memorable vacations and long weekends were spent enjoying time with his wife and daughter. Jack was a resident of Stamford and very active in the community. He was a member of the White Eagles Club and the Holy Name Association in Stamford. He was also a member of the Connecticut Opticians Association and the Norwalk Lions Club for 50 years, serving as the President twice, Treasurer for 12 years, and various other positions and committees. Jack is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marion and their daughter Bennie. Marion and Jack met at the Arthur Murray School of Dance where Marion was an instructor. They loved to go out dancing and would still be dancing today if the right song was on the radio. Family welcomes relatives and friends for a visitation on Wednesday, October 16th from 4pm – 8pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, October 17th at St. Benedict, Our Lady of Montserrat Church, 1 St. Benedict Circle, Stamford, CT. Interment will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, 230 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

John Jablonski

January 4, 1931 - October 10, 2024