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George C. Kalander, age 87, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Effie G. (Athanassiou) Kalander, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Kalander was born July 13, 1927 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Kyreacos and Bessie Kalander and was a long time area resident. George was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and retired after 30 years as an Electronics Engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft. He was a graduate of Central High School and New York University. He sang in the church choir, was a cub scout leader, a member of the Sikorsky Aircraft Quarter Century Club and a member of VFW Post 9460. He is survived by a son Chuck Kalander and his companion Susan of Stratford; twin grandchildren Michael and Marianna of West Haven; a sister Helen Linardakis of Hartford and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford. Interment with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
25
Jan
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Service
26
Jan
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Interment
26
Jan
885 Boston Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Interment will follow 11:00 service at Funeral Home.