Harry Janofsky

Veteran Of World War II

Harry Janofsky, 85, of Sandy Hook, formerly of Bethel, devoted husband of Gloria (Bondaroff) Janofsky, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital August 15. He was born in New York City on August 7, 1922, son of Abe and Pauline (Ball) Janofsky.

Mr Janofsky was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army, 3165th Signal Service Company. He was a recipient of the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He worked as general traffic manager for Berol Corp, formerly Eagle Pencil, in Danbury for 42 years. After his retirement, he and his wife, Gloria, worked alongside their sons at Quality Gem in Bethel.

Mr Janofsky was the original director for Hart Bus and served on the board of directors in Bethel for 16 years. He was a member of the Housatonic Valley Transportation Association. He was also the first president of Bethel High School’s Parent Teacher Association.

 In addition to his beloved wife Gloria, he will be sadly missed by his three sons, Gerald and his wife, Lorraine, of Shelton, Dennis and his wife, Doris, of Bethel, Robert and his wife, Michele, of Brookfield; his six grandchildren, David, Kevin, Jeffrey, and Nicholas Janofsky, Jill Whittman and her husband, David, and Julie Janofsky. Two nephews also survive him.

Graveside services were held at the United Jewish Cemetery, Grays Bridge Road, Brookfield, August 17.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel VNA, One School Street, Bethel CT 06810, or to Regional Hospice, 405 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810.

The Newtown Bee        August 24, 2007