Michal Kokiel, 87, of Bristol, widower of Judith A. (Beaupre) Kokiel, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 28 at home.

Michal was born in Poland on June 14, 1934, and was a son of the late Rafael and Stefania (Kosciukiewicz) Kokiel. He came to the United States in 1949 and would eventually go to work at Hildreth Press where he would meet his future wife. He then went to work at Data Mail in Newington, once located in West Hartford, where he was hired as one of the company’s first full-time employees and served for over 35 years before retiring.

A parishioner of St. Joseph Church, Bristol, one of his favorite pastimes was fishing with his beloved wife of 59 years, others include watching the Red Sox, UConn women’s basketball, and the New England Patriots.

Michal is survived by six children: Chester Kokiel and wife, Martha of West Hartford, Jeffrey Kokiel and wife, Wendy of Bradenton, Fla., Michael Kokiel and wife, Kimberly of Sabattus, Maine, James Kokiel and wife, Tamara of Bristol, Dawn Kokiel of Unity, N.H., and Tamsyn Kokiel of Bristol; two sisters: Frania Kokiel and Marisha Jozwik, both of Farmington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, on Friday, Feb. 4, between 10 and 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian of Christian Burial celebration at St. Joseph Church, 33 Queen St., Bristol, at 11:30 a.m.

A private burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal rescue. Please visit Michal’s memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.