Raymond John Dolyak, age 83, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Kathleen Brennan Dolyak, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Saint Vincent’s Medical Center Bridgeport. He was born in Bridgeport on November 23, 1942, son of the late John and Anna Bepko Dolyak and has been a lifelong area resident.

Ray was a graduate of Stratford High School class of 1960. A patriotic man, Ray served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war, where he was a member of the rifle team and worked with missile launch systems. His sense of duty and pride in service remained with him throughout his life.

He was a committed electrician with the international brotherhood of electrical workers local 488. He was known for his strong work ethic, steady hands and commitment to his craft.

He was a member of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist in Bridgeport, where he was an officer, the VFW Post 9460, America-St Johns 8 A.F. & A.M. and was a  Demaloy Dad, the Valley of Bridgeport Connecticut Lafayette Consistory where he was a 33rd Degree Mason and was the manager of stage and all props commandry, and the Pyramid Shriners legion of honor. He enjoyed spending time golfing, skiing, duckpin bowling and fishing. Ray also found joy in participating in the Cruisin East Car Club, with his father’s classic 66 Cadillac.

Ray shared 53 loving years of marriage with his devoted wife, Kathleen Dolyak, together they built a life centered on faith, family, loyalty and enduring partnership. In addition, he is survived by daughter, Karen Dolyak of Stratford, a son, David Doyak and his wife Virginie of Paris, France, a sister, Yolande Dolyak Kelly and her husband John and nephew, Sean Kelly all of Monroe, and a grand dog, Baily, who was his furry companion.

Friend may greet the family on Tuesday, April 14th from 4-7 PM in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Strafford. There will be a Panachida at 4:30 PM and a Masonic service at 6PM. A Requiem Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday April 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist 364 Mill Hill Avenue Bridgeport. Interment with full military honors will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Stratford.

The family request in lieu of flowers, those desiring may donate in Ray’s memory to the American Cancer Society