Charles "Billy" Boyko Jr., 61, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from heart failure, following a brave and courageous fight with MS for several years. He spent the last three years of his life under the most excellent care of all the aides, nurses and entire staff of Marathon Nursing Home in Prospect, CT. He loved them all and appreciated all their exceptional help, patience and everything they did for him. Charles was born in Stratford, graduated from Stratford High School, attended the University of Bridgeport and served in the US Army. Charles was pre-deceased by his father Charles William Boyko Sr. He is survived by his mother, Anna Berbec Boyko of Stratford; a brother Ronald and his wife Kathy of Big Flats, NY; a sister Daria Santerre and her husband James of Stratford; and his son, Daniel of Virginia. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Strafford with the Rev Stephen Masliuk officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 pm. Panchida will be at 6:30pm.