The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Reverend Edward J. Wisneski, a retired priest of the Diocese, who died Friday, October 30, 2026, at Saint Joseph Living Center in Windham.

He was 86 years old.

Father Wisneski was born December 7, 1939, in Middletown, Connecticut. He attended St. John School and Middletown High School before continuing his education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and Fairfield University. He pursued his priestly formation at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland, where he studied philosophy and theology.

He was ordained to the priesthood on May 4, 1967, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich by the Most Reverend Vincent J. Hines, Bishop of Norwich.

During his years of priestly ministry, Father Wisneski served at several parishes throughout the Diocese, including St. Bridget Church in Moodus, St. Edward Church in Stafford Springs, St. Mary Church in Baltic and St. Mark Church in Westbrook.

He also served as temporary administrator at Our Lady of Grace Church on Fishers Island before being appointed pastor there in April 1982. Father Wisneski retired from active ministry on June 15, 1990.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Saint John Church, 19 St. John’s Square, Middletown, Connecticut.

Burial will follow at Saint John’s Cemetery, 65 Johnson Street, Middletown. Biega Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Diocese of Norwich asks the faithful to remember Father Wisneski in their prayers and to pray for the repose of his soul.

May he rest in the peace of Christ.