John B. HENSEL

HENSEL, John B.
John B. Hensel, 82, of East Hampton, husband of Shirley (Smith) Hensel died peacefully at Marlborough Health Care with his wife by his side. Born March 2, 1931 in Hannibal, NY, he was the son of the late George and Olive (Knotts) Hensel. John had lived in East Hampton for most of his life and had served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Y&M Services Plumbing and Heating of East Hampton. John was a member of the East Hampton Lions Club and the VFW Post 5095 of East Hampton. Besides his wife he is survived by his sons, John Hensel Jr. of PA, Thomas Hensel and his wife Judith of Colchester; two daughters, Brenda Vecchitto of NJ, Bridget Breen and her husband Dave of Lebanon; a brother Chester Hensel of NY; three granddaughters, Shannon Burkle, Melissa Spencer and April Breen.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, June 24, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton. Burial will be PRIVATE at the convenience of the family in the Connecticut State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Highway Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT 06067, or to www.alz.org/ct. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.