Joseph Kazmierczak, 86, of Hartford, beloved husband of the late Flora (Therrien) Kazmierczak, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Skalmierz, Poland, son of the late Adam and Antonina Kazmierczak and had lived in Hartford for 56 years. Prior to his retirement, Joseph worked for Atlantic Machine and Tool Works for 40 years. He was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. He loved his wife and family. He is survived by a son, Mark J. Kazmierczak of Hartford, a daughter and son-in-law, Bonny J. Rogers and Allan of Middleton, MA, two grandchildren, Courtney and Kelly Rogers. The funeral will be Friday, February 4, 2011, 9 a.m. from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church 42 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Windsor Locks. Friends may call Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to: The American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.