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Charles Hathaway Obituary
He was born in Hartford, a son of the late Charles H. and Josephine (Rotchford) Hathaway. He was a communicant and devoted member of St. Junipero Serra Parish, Church of St. Francis of Assisi. He was a proud firefighter for the Town of East Hartford for 18 years. Later he worked at the former Heldmann Tool Supply Co. for 20 years before his retirement. He was an ardent golfer, enjoyed reading, especially the Wall Street Journal, and enjoyed watching the Hartford Whalers. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family and being "Poppy" to his grandson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dolfina (Rinaldi) Hathaway; his devoted son, Charles H. Hathaway III and his wife, Angela; and his grandson, Charles H. Hathaway IV; two sisters-in-law, Rita Longo and Anne Fornabi; a brother-in-law, Nicola Rinaldi; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his in-laws, Rocco and Jennie Rinaldi.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff and doctors at Saint Francis Hospital and Cancer Center.
Calling hours will be Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford.
Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 23, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at The Parish of St. Junipero Serra, Church of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Road, South Windsor. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford.
For more information, to view Charlie's Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, or to leave an online condolence, please visit
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Larry & Ginny Burns
August 24, 2019
So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you have together.
August 23, 2019
Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hathaway while in South Carolina. Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Jr, his mom, and the entire Hathaway family. My you have comfort to know that he is in the hands of our Lord and will be looking down on you each and every day. I know Mr. Hathaway was a golfer and is now hitting them straighter than ever and collecting a lot of birdies. God bless!!
Tom and Barb Malin
Vernon/South Carolina
Fran Dymski
August 22, 2019
So sorry to read of your loss. Mr. Hathaway was a wonderful neighbor and always had a smile and something nice to say. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John LeBlanc
August 22, 2019
Good memories of a Happy, all around guy.. Always with a smile and a joke. He was gone from EHFD when I arrived, but we would always talk at FD and golf functions. A good golfer to play with and against... May Charlie be in your hearts and he RIP..
Lynn Baccaro
August 22, 2019
We all have wonderful memories of Uncle Charlie.
A favorite one took place at Lake George where he and my dad built a tower of empty beer cans in the corner of the cottage!
He was always fun to vacation with either at Lake George or in Rhode Island.
We were all lucky to have him in our lives .
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