Obituaries

Middletown Orthodontist Dies Unexpectedly at 39

Dr. Paul Matthew Baldyga, 39, of Orthodontic Specialists of Central Connecticut in Middletown and Cromwell, was beloved by his patients.

An orthodontist who practiced in Middletown and Cromwell passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 1, according to his Legacy.com obituary.

Dr. Paul Matthew Baldyga, 39, formerly of Suffield, of Orthodontic Specialists of Central Connecticut, was beloved by his patients who, saddened by the news posted kind words and remembrances on the dental office's Facebook page.

In October, along with members of his staff, Baldyga ran the MxCC $cholarship Road Race and was a 5K Division Winner in his age class of 30-39, with a time of 24:50.

In lieu of flowers, according to the obituary, donations can be made to smiletrain.org, a charity Baldyga supported which provides free cleft lip and palate repair to children around the globe. 


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