Paul M. Haffner

MERIDEN - Paul M. Haffner, 56, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Masonic Healthcare in Wallingford after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockville Center, N.Y. on March 18, 1955, he was the son of Alice Lipple Haffner, of Meriden and the late John Haffner. Paul graduated from Sewanhaka High in Elmont, N.Y. Mr. Haffner was self-employed and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking and of course spending time with his grandchildren.

Paul is survived by Ann Hoag, his partner and best friend; three daughters, Kimberly Cassista and her husband, Justin, of Plainville, Maureen DiSorbo and her husband, Joseph, of Hamden and Kathleen Hoag, of Hamden; a son, Timothy Haffner, of Meriden; and four grandchildren, Jackson Cassista, Connor Haffner, Ella and Max DiSorbo. He is also survived by three brothers, Mark Haffner, of Meriden and John Haffner and his wife, Dixie and Matthew Haffner and his wife Mary, all of Long Island, N.Y.; four aunts, Joan and Margaret Haffner both of Pennsylvania, Dorothy Haffner and Helen Carroll, both of Long Island; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service to be held on Monday, March 19, at 9:45 a.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Family and Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, March 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950

Paul's family would like to thank Dr. Kathleen Bober-Sorcinelli and staff for all their special care given to Paul. For online condolences please visit www.jferryfh.com