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Earl HAAGENSEN Obituary



HAAGENSEN, Earl Jondahl Jr.
Earl Jondahl Haagensen, Jr., 50, of East Hampton and formerly of Colchester, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday (November 11, 2012). Born in Hartford on Sept. 14, 1962, he was the son of Josephine (Cocolla) Haagensen of Colchester and the late Earl J. Haagensen, Sr. Earl was a hard-working man who truly loved his career as a Supervisor for Environmental Services in South Windsor. He was a member of the Westchester Congregational Church with his young family and he loved boating, fishing and snowmobiling. Among some of his fondest memories were those made with his family on the trip of his dreams to Alaska. He will be sadly missed but always remembered lovingly by those he leaves behind. In addition to his mother, he leaves two sons, Richard Haagensen and Ryan Haagensen, both of Colchester; his former wife and best friend, Missy Haagensen of Colchester; three sisters, their spouses and his nieces and nephews, Eileen and husband John Higgins of E. Hampton, Susan Haagensen and husband David Morgan of E. Hampton, Claudia and husband John Soprano of Cromwell; his dearest and best friend, Tommy Testa and his caring family and friends at Environmental Services.
A memorial service and celebration of Earl's life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 beginning at 4 p.m. with visitation, followed by the funeral memorial at 6:30 p.m. at Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester. Donations in his memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 13, 2012.

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Carol Natitus

November 16, 2012

Claudia,

I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kelly Cratty

November 16, 2012

Missy I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gwen Ogden

November 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure his legacy will live on thru his wonderful sons. May you find comfort from family and true friends at this very sad time. Sincerely, Gwen Ogden

Nancy Rearick

November 15, 2012

You must all be very proud of a life so well lived. My love and sympathy to you all.

Tom Testa

November 14, 2012

LOVED you Earl. Will watch over your family and take the boy's fishing on your boat. THANKS for 25 years of memories! LOVE..

Michelle, Kelly, Shelby & Brandon Tierney

November 14, 2012

Missy, may God be with you and your sons during this time of sorrow. May you find peace knowing Earl is with God and the angels above.

Carol Sheldon Schaffer

November 14, 2012

To all the Haagensens, from a friend and former neighbor from Lakewood Circle, So. Glastonbury. I know how hard it is to lose a sibling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 14, 2012

Our thoughts are with the Haagensen family in this time of sorrow.

Duff Miller & Family

November 14, 2012

Joe, Claudia and Eileen: Patty and I offer our prayers for you and for your brother Earl. May Baba hold him gently in the Palm of His Hand!
Chuck d.

Debbie Catuccio Dept. of Environmental Protection

November 14, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss. My sympathies go out to all of Earl's family and to his friends, especially those at Environmental Services.

Kim Camilleri& Tony DellaFiore

November 14, 2012

May God Bless you and your family in this of sorrow, our thought and prayers are with you.

Carla Rei

November 13, 2012

I hope that you find comfort and happiness in knowing that your beloved one has touched the lives and hearts of so many others and gave them the eternal gift of many happy memories. I feel blessed to have known him.

Stacey Kinel-Richters

November 13, 2012

Missy- I am sooo sorry for your loss. Earl was lucky to have you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys.

David Plante

November 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Solsky

November 13, 2012

Blessed with an incredible loving family, always by your side. A big heart and lasting strength. Earl your memory will be instilled in our hearts forever. You will be missed by so many.

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