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SOMMERMAN, Gary A.
Gary A. Sommerman, 56, beloved husband of 35 years to Suzan J. (Nutini) Sommerman of Windsor, ended his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born in Hartford on December 11, 1956, son of Janice (Chambers) Sommerman of Windsor and the late Albert Andrew Sommerman. Gary lived in Windsor his entire life and worked as a machinist at Barnes Aerospace, formerly Windsor Manufacturing, for 35 years. He was a well liked, quiet man who always had a quick remark and a smile for his family and friends. Gary was a passionate golfer who played often and in years past ran the Windsor Manufacturing Golf League. Gary is loved and mourned by his wife, Suzan Sommerman; his mother, Janice Sommerman; two cherished daughters, Marybeth Reopell and her husband Andrew of Bolton and Frances Alfano and her husband Thomas of Enfield; four adored grandchildren, Aimee, Justin, Ashleigh, and Samantha; a sister, Mary Ellen "Mel" Katafiasz of Windsor; two brothers, Michael Sommerman and Albert Sommerman, both of Windsor; a brother-in-law, Ronald Nutini and his wife Cindy of Stafford Springs; a niece, Gina Sampson and four nephews, Alex Katafiasz, Adam Sommerman, Andre Gagner, and Robert Nutini. He also leaves his lifelong best friend, Jimmy Macklin of Costco, Maine. Gary was predeceased by his dad, gram, aunts Mille and Joan, and cousins Linda, Joanne, and Billy. The Sommerman family extends sincere appreciation to their neighbor, Britton, for his kindness and concern demonstrated over the past couple months.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday in the chapel of Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue in Windsor with a committal service at 2 p.m., Monday in Riverside Cemetery in Windsor. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. To send notes of condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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YVONNE M. LOUDIS
July 14, 2025
Just thinking of you Suzan as you recall your years with the love of your life. Hope all is well. Yvonne
Yvonne Loudis
July 12, 2022
Hi, Suzan: It is hard to believe nine years have passed. Wishing you strength. May your remembrances be happy and constantly bring a smile to your face. Yvonne (Waterschoot) Loudis
Yvonne Waterschoot-Loudis
July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014
Hi, Suzan: I cannot believe that it has already been a year. Keep strong. Love reading your facebook posts!!!! Yvonne
Kevin Graham
July 24, 2013
Mrs. Sommerman, i was just talking with Jonney V. and asked how Gary was and found out this tragic news. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary taught me so much at Barnes back when i was just starting out and I'm sothankful for knowing him. He would always say something to make me laugh. He's now on the best course he's ever played. My sympathies to you and yours.
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Barbarz Carlson
July 23, 2013
Susan I'm sorry I wasn't around for the wake. But my thoughts and prayers are with you and now he's not suffering any more. Tell the kids I'm thinking of them.
July 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Suzan and the family. May Gary fly high with the angles. God bless you all.
Scott and Lynn Root
Margie Carmon D'Agata
July 21, 2013
Sommerman family,
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your son, husband and father. I went to school with Gary
beginning in John Fitch Elementary school. Along with his quick wit he was always chosen first if a kickball or baseball team needed a really fast runner!
I hope your own special memories of him will bring a smile to your face and bring you peace. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Wimer St Pierre & Barbara Wassell
July 20, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mark Jordan
July 20, 2013
Prayers and thoughts go out to the SOMMERMAN Family!
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
July 19, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Yvonne Waterschoot-Loudis
July 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you, Suzan and naturally your entire family. Words alone cannot express the sadness that I feel for you.
Stephen Okon
July 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie Alves
July 18, 2013
Sommerman Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I went to high school with Gary. I remeber him fondly for his quick wit and a smile for everyone that had the pleasure to know him.
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marie Alves
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