Shawn L. Zavodjancik

Shawn L. Zavodjancik, 30, of Southington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at Hartford Hospital, after a lifetime battle with CF.

Born on October 2, 1985 in New Britain to Paul and Cynthia (Hillgrove) Zavodjancik, he had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Shawn graduated from Southington High School in 2003, and then Johnson & Wales University in Providence RI., where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts. He worked as a chef in many restaurants in RI and CT.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Susan and her daughter Michaela of Southington, his uncle Michael Zavodjancik of AZ and several cousins. He was predeceased by his twin brother and best friend, Scott Zavodjancik.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shawn's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday November 12, 2015 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Southington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 11, 2015 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shawn's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday November 12, 2015 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Southington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 11, 2015 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville.