Chad Joseph Bojnowski, 43, of Newtown passed away unexpectedly at Danbury Hospital on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Kovarovic Lorence. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Jane Bojnowski, of Newtown, his 3 children, Julianna, Jacob and Jenna of Middletown; his brother, Perry James and his wife, Deirdre of Brewster; sister Wendy Bojnowski of Atlanta; sister Laura Ryan and her husband, Robert of Wilton, brother John Bojnowski and his wife, Leah of Albany; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Chad was born on January 31, 1972 in Charleston, West Virginia to Joseph Bojnowski and Kathryn Kovarovic Bojnowski. He attended Newtown Schools, graduating in 1991. He went on to complete a 5-year apprenticeship program in pipefitting, ultimately achieving status as an advanced journeyperson with the Connecticut Plumbers & Pipefitters UA 777. He earned a number of licenses; P2 - Plumbing license, S2 – Heating and Cooling license and Medical Gas license. Chad returned to college where he received a degree in Accounting and Business Management from American Intercontinental University, graduating with honors.

Chad was devoted to his children and loved them deeply. He was a passionate, life-long learner and was eager to converse on a wide variety of subjects. Among his many hobbies were skiing, gardening and home improvement projects. He was compassionate and always willing to give a helping hand, especially to those often overlooked in our society. Volunteering was a given for Chad, whether at places like soup kitchens or Goodwill or by helping his neighbors at Nunnawauk Meadows. He was a part of a caring community at Nunnawauk, where he volunteered for the lunch and food service program, the community garden, and other projects. He was gentle soul to all.

His children will remember him as a kind and caring parent who encouraged them to pursue their dreams with hard work and perseverance. As a person of great faith, Chad regularly attended church with them and saw to their religious education.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 13th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Honan Funeral Home on 58 Main Street, Newtown. His funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 pm on Tuesday, July 14th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street in Newtown. The Reverend Kathleen Adams-Shepherd, Rector, will be celebrant at the service. A reception will follow at Trinity in the Glover Undercroft. After the service he will be laid to rest at the Newtown Village Cemetery. To share a memory with his family, please visit www.honanfh.com. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, memorial donations can be made to an education fund for his 3 children through: https://www.youcaring.com/collegefunds4juliannajacobandjenna.

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