Joseph R. Kablik

Joseph R. Kablik, 86, of Colchester, died Sunday October 21, 2012 in Marlborough. He was born May 23, 1926 in Elizabeth, NJ. Joseph retired from the U.S. Army, having served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served as an MP, a tank mechanic, an electronics technician and as a combat medic in Korea for which he was highly decorated. Joseph was a mason and a member of Climax Chapter #98 in Merrow. He was husband for 47 years to the late Dorothy S. Kablik and is survived by three children; Jeffrey Kablik, Kathy Couture and Kim Kablik, three grandchildren, Dan Couture, Lea Kablik and Jesse Kablik and his close friend and companion, Sadie Summerlin. His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Willimantic from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with funeral services beginning at 4:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.