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Leon Chorches Obituary
Born in Hartford, the son of the late Jacob and Molly (Waldorf) Chorches, he lived most of his life in Tolland and Vernon before moving to North Carolina. Leon was raised on a farm and learned to be resourceful and fix anything. Gardening gave him great pleasure, and he got great joy from sharing these skills with his family and friends. Leon graduated with high honors from Rockville High School and was first in his graduating class from the University of Connecticut. He was drafted into the U.S. Army as a private on Nov. 17, 1941, and shipped out to the Pacific Theater in January 1942. He served 44 months and was discharged as a captain with a wealth of stories to share. After serving as a marketing specialist for the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Leon worked many years for the Cobb Corp. In 1960, he became a Realtor and co-founded the successful Lipman-Chorches Real Estate and Insurance Agency. January 1979 found Leon following an opportunity to become executive vice president of Tolland Bank, a position he was proud to hold until his retirement in December 1984.
In addition to his wife, Leon is survived by two daughters, Faith C. Kamins, and her husband, Stephen, and Joan C. Rutledge, and her husband, Dean; three grandchildren, Brian Kamins, and his wife, Reena, Adam Rutledge, and his wife, Anne Marsh, and Sara Shattuck, and her husband, Alex. He was delighted by his great-granddaughters, Natalie and Hannah Kamins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon. Burial will follow in B'nai Israel Cemetery, South Windsor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Leon's memory may be made to the Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, 555 Long Wharf Drive, Dept. W, New Haven, CT 06511.
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Susan Juster Viner
August 13, 2013
To Phyllis and Family, I grew up across the street from Phyllis's family. Betty Goldsmith and my mother were dear friends. When I was 7, Phyllis became engaged and she brought the young man to our flat to meet us. He was handsome, in a belted tan trenchcoat - I was smitten, but he was taken. I am grateful for all the years the two of you had together and the blessing of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dwell on the good memories, and may they be for a blessing. Susan Juster Viner
August 4, 2013
Dear Faith and family, our deepest sympathy as you say goodbye to your Dad. These are hard years when we lose those so close to us. God Bless and keep you and remember all you wonderful memories will keep him close. Love to all your family Penny & Bob Bach
Diana Keune
August 2, 2013
My symphany for the entire family. I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years in the real estate field. He was the finest of men.
Carol Satryb McClelland
July 31, 2013
It was a privilege to work with Leon many years ago, he was very wise and truly understood what it meant to be a gentleman. My sympathies to his family.
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Fred Bilow
July 31, 2013
Dear Phyllis and Family,
My sincere sympathy to you all in your loss of a great Husband, Dad and Grandfather.
Leon was a wonderful man, one who walked in life with me while in the Building Business in Tolland and various other areas. I hold a deep respect for Leon and will always remember him as a dear trusted friend.
May the many happy memories you've shared over the years help suffice your loss in the days to come.
With my Sincere Sympathy.
Fred Bilow
Ellen Fagan
July 31, 2013
My sincere sympathy to you Phyllis. We shared many happy times together./ I will keep you in my prayers.
The Staff of Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home
July 31, 2013
Our sincere sympathy during this difficult time.
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