David J. Lazzari

David J. Lazzari, 66, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 11, 2011 at the Southington Care Center. He was the loving husband and best friend of Barbara (Screen) Lazzari for 40 years.

Born in Riverside, California on April 22, 1945, to the late Jordan and Helena (Kadis) Lazzari, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his daughter Lori LePage, his son Kevin Lazzari and his wife Delia, all of Southington, 4 grandchildren; Taylor, Brandi and Cassie LePage and Ashley Lazzari; his brother Stephen Lazzari and wife Ann of Farmington, his sister Anita Camden and husband Albert of New Hampshire, his brother Jeffrey Lazzari and wife Alexandria of Storrs, his precious mother-in-law Rita Mimi Screen of New Britain and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Doris Screen of New Britain; several loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his adoring buddy Bentley. He was predeceased by his father-in-law Ervin Pop-Pop Screen and brother-in-law Gary Screen.

David worked at Aetna for 10 years and worked as a surveyor before becoming a self-employed Title Examiner. He was proud to serve his country in the Armed Forces. David was a devoted and loving father to his children and loved sharing conversations with everyone. He also enjoyed vacations with and will be deeply missed by his very close friends Bonnie and Ken Kizilski.

The family would like to extend a special 'Thank You' to Dr. Guest in Southington and to the entire staff at the Southington Care Center for their compassionate and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:00am from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479, with a 10:00am Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday July 13, 2011 from 4-7pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to The Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062-0310. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

The family would like to extend a special 'Thank You' to Dr. Guest in Southington and to the entire staff at the Southington Care Center for their compassionate and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:00am from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479, with a 10:00am Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday July 13, 2011 from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to The Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062-0310.