Henry Walter Poczobut

Henry W. Poczobut, 81, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away on September 27, 2026.

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Family always came first for Henry.

He was born in Rutland, Vermont, on November 1, 1944, the son of Steve and Helen (Pryzbylo) Poczobut.

Raised in West Rutland, Henry graduated from Norwich University and spent most of his career with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut. He lived much of his life in Vernon, Connecticut, before semi-retiring to Florida.

Family always came first for Henry. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed traveling to visit his children and grandchildren. An avid NASCAR enthusiast, he also restored a 1961 Corvette. He and his wife, Donna, joined a Corvette club and owned several Corvettes throughout their lives together. Henry was a devout Catholic.

Henry is survived by his three children and their families: Debra Michaud and her children, Julia Gibbs (Gideon) and Camden Michaud; Sandra Connelly and her family, Jessica Duarte (Francisco) and their son, Daylen Duarte, and Kyle Connelly (Felicia); and Eric Poczobut and his children, Jared, Devin, and Leah Poczobut.

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He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed traveling to visit his children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Donna Poczobut; his parents; and his son-in-law, David Connelly.

A Catholic funeral Mass will be held on November 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vermont. Interment will immediately follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery.

Henry will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.