Wasyl Sembrat, age 79, beloved husband of Josephine Gebuza Sembrat of Shelton, died peacefully on April 15, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Bednarka, Poland on March 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Jan and Maria Szczerba Sembrat. Mr. Sembrat immigrated to the United States in 1975 and has since been a resident of Shelton. For many years worked as a postal letter carrier in Poland. His route encompassed three towns, where he’d ride a motorcycle daily, despite all types of weather. Mr. Sembrat was employed as a mill operator for over 30 years with Ross and Roberts, Inc. of Stratford, until the time of his retirement in 2007. A man of great faith, Mr. Sembrat was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church of Ansonia, as well as its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the American Russian Club of Shelton. A handy man with a natural mechanical ability, Mr. Sembrat enjoyed working in his yard, home improvement projects, and repairing cars for friends and family. He will be long remembered for his giving heart, he was always available for others in their time of need, quietly and unselfishly putting their needs above his own.
In addition to his wife of 50 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Maria (Angel Hernandez) Belco and John Sembrat of Shelton; cherished grandchildren, Anthony (McKenna Schuler) Sablone of Chicago, Alexis and (fiance Chris Beebe) Belco of Ellington and Bryce Belco of Shelton; brother-in-law, Stefan Gebuza of Shelton; nephews, Steve (Olga) Dytko of Derby, Jan and Stefan Kofla of Poland; a niece, Maria Kolinka of Poland; as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Anna Kofla and Theodora Garan. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Family and friends may call on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM (6:30 Panakhida) at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, a Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 105 Clifton Avenue, Ansonia. Interment will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Preservation Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.