John A. Vitkowski, age 58, of Stratford died on Friday May 18, 2007 at home. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Barbara Doran Vitkowski, he has been a life long area resident, A United States Air Force veteran of the Viet Nam conflict, he worked for the Engineering and Refrigeration INC of New Jersey. John was an avid NASCAR and football fan. Survivors include his loving Daughter Tara Vitkowski of Stratford, a sister Karen Drapp and her husband John, a niece Marissa and nephew John Drapp all of Stratford, several cousins and many good friends. Funeral services will take place on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11:00 in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford CT. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in St. John's Cemetery in Monroe. Friends may call on Sunday from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to The American Heart Association Connecticut Affiliate, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, Connecticut 06492