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Henry Katten Obituary

Henry Heinz Katten, 90, of West Hartford passed away on November 24, 2020. Born to Sigmund and Betty Baer Katten in Halsdorf, Germany. He and his family left Germany in January, 1938. Henry graduated from Weaver High School and University of Connecticut. He spent many years volunteering for UCONN's Alumni Association's New Haven Chapter. Henry's career was spent in journalism and worked for many of Connecticut's leading newspapers. He also found and wrote for a racquet sports publication called "Racquet Voice". Henry leaves his brother Fred (Ruth), his nephew Stuart (Beth), a niece by marriage Deborah and two great nephews, Gary and Samuel. He was predeceased by his nephew Alan. He also leaves many cousins. Funeral was held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Temple B'Nai Tikvoh-Sholom Cemetery in Windsor and arrangements provided by Hebrew Funeral Association, West Hartford.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 29, 2020.

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Novelette Eleazer

December 2, 2020

All I can say Henry was one of my favorite residents, I called him honey. I miss you honey.

Laura Anastasio

December 2, 2020

As I prepare my annual holiday card list I am sad that I won’t receive my annual card from Hank this year. For more than 30 years I have had the honor of knowing Hank and exchanging holiday wishes. When I joined the New Haven chapter, Hank welcomed me with open arms and over the years he was an adviser, supporter and, most important, a friend. Rest In Peace Hank. You will be missed. Sending deepest sympathy to the Katten family, Laura (and Joe) Anastasio

Annette Lombardi

December 2, 2020

To the Katten family,
Hank’s love for UCONN brought us together in the 1990’s through the UCONN Alumni Association. When I became the President of the Northwest Hills Chapter, I had the good fortune of meeting special people in the New Haven Chapter. Hank, Bob, Pam, Larry and others..wonderful and fun UCONN times. I cherish those memories and will always remember Hank with a smile on my face and fondness in my heart!

Elliott Donn

November 29, 2020

Dear Katten Family,

Please accept my deep condolences on Henry's passing. I believe he was a Weaver High ( '1948) classmate of my late brother Al, and I do remember him from back in the day.

May his memory be for a blessing, and may he rest in peace.

Bob Johnson

November 27, 2020

Hank Katten, Larry Morico, Bob Johnson - the three musketeers who came together at a greater New Haven Chapter of the then UCONN Alumni Association. A friendship that grew stronger by the years - including travel to UCONN basketball and football games, luncheons at Jimmie's in West Haven, trips to the Berkshires, and walking with Gary's Greeters in New Britain, CT.
Hank, we miss you and may you now rest in peace, in God's Heaven above, after your long and successful journey through life's travels here on Earth.
Yours as ever,
Bob Johnson

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