Edward James Jachimowski

Edward James Jachimowski, 72, of Seymour, entered eternal life on October 17, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Forsythe Jachimowski.  Ed was born in Derby on March 16, 1948, son of the late Stanley J. and Jennie Samokar Jachimowski.  He graduated from the College of Stubenville, OH.  He continued his education and received a Sixth year certificate in Education.   He was a Guidance Counselor for the Meriden School System for many years.  Ed was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Ansonia.  He was very enthusiastic about his love of the Lord. He was also a Confirmation Teacher at St. Augustine Church in Seymour. Ed cherished the time he spent supporting his son in his various sporting and Boy Scout activities.  Ed had many interests including carpentry, mountain biking, boating & water sports, bird watching, and camping, especially along the East Coast and the Appalachian Trail. Ed was predeceased by his sisters, Kathleen Jamaitis and Jeannie Jachimowski.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Jachimowski, devoted son, Christopher Jachimowski (Courtney Briggs) of Derby; brothers, Stanley (Phyllis) Jachimowski of Seymour and George (Janet) Jachimowski of East Hartford; sister, Marguerite Jachimowski (Kevin Purcell) of Seymour.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Adam (Jocelyn) Jachimowski, Keith (Christine Jamaitis), Kyle Jamaitis (Shaun Moran), Amy Jachimowski, Julie Ward, and Carla (John) Hudulla.  Friends are invited to attend a walkthrough visitation on Wednesday Oct 21 from 5:30 – 8pm at the Anthony V. Chepulis Funeral Home 47 Washington Ave Seymour.  Facial coverings and social distancing required.  Funeral services, Mass of Christian Burial and Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery Derby are private.  To leave an on-line condolence please visit www.chepulisfuneralhome.com