Henry A. Turci

Henry A. Turci, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday July 20, 2013. He had been the loving husband of Agnes (Zakrewski) Turci for 65 years.

Born December 15, 1925 in New Britain to the late Harry and Albina (Ghiselli) Turci, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Henry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He worked as a tool designer at Pratt and Whitney, retiring after many years of service. He was a longtime parishioner at Mary Our Queen Church.

In addition to his wife Agnes, Henry is survived by 7 children: Gary Turci and his wife Lori of Cheshire; Susan Turci and her partner Gertrude Cowan of Boston, MA; Maureen Turci and her husband Josef Kleineman of Fort Lee, NJ; David Turci and his wife Susan of Plantsville; Carol Langston and her husband Keith of Southington; Thomas Turci and his wife Christine of Plantsville; Patricia Coviello and her husband John of Plantsville and 9 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory may be made to Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451.

Henry's family would like to thank Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care and the entire staff at Dr. Andrew Guest's office for their compassion and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Monday July 22, 2013 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory may be made to Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451.

Henry's family would like to thank Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care and the entire staff at Dr. Andrew Guest's office for their compassion and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Monday July 22, 2013 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home.