Edward H. Gidzinski, 91, of Hartford, husband of the late Catherine (Dawson) Gidzinski, died, Friday, February 10, 2012. He was born in Hartford son of the late Alexander and Blanche Gidzinski and was a lifelong resident. Ed was employed as a proofreader for the Travelers Insurance Corp and later as a salesman for various companies. He was a Christian and a communicant and lector at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church and U.S Navy Veteran of WW II. He was an avid reader, an animated storyteller and an enthusiastic jokester. He was very appreciative of the care he received from his doctors, nurses, home health aides and companions, especially Michelle, Noreen and Ellie. He is survived by two brothers, Sigmund Garrey and his wife Connie of Wethersfield, and Daniel Gidzinski of Cromwell, a sister, Jean Guze of Newington and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Donald Gidzinski. The funeral will be Friday, February 17, 1 p.m. in Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, everyone is asked to go directly to church. Burial with full military honors will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday, February 16, 4-6 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to: (smiletrain.org/donate).To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com