WALLINGFORD - Charlie Uznanski, 92, beloved husband of Helen (Lietz) Uznanski, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Meriden, CT on August 6, 1919 son of the late Ludwig and Katarzyna (Kanownik) Uznanski. He graduated first in his class from Meriden Trade School as a Silversmith. He apprenticed as a toolmaker and later became a master toolmaker specializing in master molds for plastic bottles at Northeast Tool and Manufacturing. Some of his work included original designs for Pepsi, Prestone, and Avon. He had an extensive volunteer history, including Boy Scouts, Grange, Quinnipiac River Watershed Association, Community Lake Committee, Wallingford AARP, Masonic Healthcare Center, and Wallingford Land Trust where a trail at Orchard Glen was named in his honor. Charlie was an active Communicant of SS. Peter and Paul Church in Wallingford and worked as a Pierogi Maker and member of the Men's Club. He was also a founding Communicant of Mary Our Queen Church in Southington. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, wood cutting, gardening, and visiting with friends and neighbors. Charlie's crowning legacy was that of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Charlie will be sadly missed by his wife of 67 years, Helen of Wallingford, and their beloved children: Richard (Suzanne) Uznanski of Middlefield, Thomas (Shirley) Uznanski of Berlin, Mary-Ellen (Russell) Shugg of Brooklyn, MI, Susan (David) Zoni of Southington, and Barbara (Frank) Bennett of Boring, OR. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson along with numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Furman and Julia Uznanski. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, May 6th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the B. C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 7th at 11:00 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Church in Wallingford. Those attending the Mass are asked to meet directly at the Church. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Charlie's family would like to thank the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist and their staff for the care, love, and prayers given throughout his illness. We thank friends and neighbors for their love and support to both Charlie and Helen. Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to: Wallingford Land Trust, P.O. Box 611, Wallingford, CT 06492.