John Dainiak

Longtime Member United Fire Company Of Botsford

John Dainiak, 85, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Grete Ellen (Hansen) Dainiak, died July 18 at Middlesex Hospital. Born May 28, 1923, in Preston City, Conn., he was the son of Nikita and Sophia (Shostak) Dainiak. He had lived in Newtown for more than 45 years before moving to East Hampton 4½ years ago.

Mr Dainiak was a retired mechanical engineer, having worked for Avco Lycoming Textron for most of his career. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the VFW in Newtown, the American Legion in Newtown, a member of the Lions Club in Newtown, and was a longtime member of the United Fire Company of Botsford.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons and their wives, John and Michele Dainiak of Merrian, Kan., and Greg and Darlene Dainiak of East Hampton; a brother, Michael Dainiak of Ansonia; and four grandchildren, Allyson, Kristin, Stephanie, and Samantha. He was predeceased by a brother, Nicholas Dainiak; and two sisters, Helen Cure and Anna Fuller.

Funeral services were held July 23 in the Congregational Church of East Hampton. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery in East Hampton.

The Newtown Bee        July 25, 2008