Witold Kawecki
Psychiatrist, Polish community leader
Born Mar. 7, 1929, Tarnow, Poland; came to U.S., 1955; son of Karol and Maria (Goldner); married Dorothy (Pucilowski); children: John, Wanda, Ann.
Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), National University of Ireland, University College Galway, Eire, 1955; certified psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Career: medical director, Mental Health Clinic, 1970 -, associate chief, Psychiatry Department, 1988 -, New Britain General Hospital (CT).
Author: Psychiatry in Poland and Achievements of Polish Psychiatrists Abroad (bulletin), 1974; Paranoid Disorders in Polish Immigrants to USA, 1987; Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Polish Immigrants to USA, 1989.
Member of, i.a.: past president, Polish Association of Psychiatrists and Neurologists in America; Polish American Congress (P.A.C.) (vice president, 1970-71, director, 1991-91, Connecticut district); national council member, Kosciuszko Foundation; trustee, Polish Business and Professional Association, New Britain, 1970; founder, Rysy Ski Club; American Medical Association (AMA); American Psychological Association (APA); National Medical and Dental Association; Kiwanis Club; Elks Club; Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (P.I.A.S.A.); Polish National Alliance (P.N.A.).
Honors: incorporator, Wheeler Clinic, Plainville (CT), 1968; chairman, Mental Health Council, Central Connecticut, 1970; delegate, Connecticut State Medical Society, 1980.
Served with: Polish Underground, Southern France, volunteer, 1943; courier, Force Francaise Independente.
Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.
Languages: Polish, French, Spanish, English.
Hobbies: gardening, sailing, reading.
Office: 229 W. Main St., New Britain, CT 06052.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996