WALLINGFORD - John S. Kleszy, 86, of Ashlar Village, died peacefully at home on Monday, March 10th, 2014. John was born on October 30, 1927, in New Britain, son of the late Stanislaw and Antonina Kleszcz. John was a veteran of both the US Army and the US Navy. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a guidance counselor in the North Haven school system. He is survived by his sister Andzia, his four children, Donald, Janet, Ruth, and Juli, as well as ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering with take place Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 1-3 PM at the Ashlar Village Auditorium in Wallingford. To leave a message of remembrance please visit www.BCBailey.com