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Debra Hackerman Obituary

Southington, CT - Debra A. Hackerman, 56, died unexpectedly on August 14, 2020 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Debra was born on July 20, 1964 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Sandra (Stankiewicz) Happy and the late Alfred F. Happy, Jr. Debi lived in Southington for the past 24 years, having formerly lived in Naugatuck where she graduated from Naugatuck High School. For the past 32 years, she worked as a manager for The Hartford Insurance. Debra is survived by her son, Daniel Hackerman; her mother, Sandra Happy; her brother, Chris Happy; her sister-in-law, Michelle Oliveira; her niece, Alexis Happy; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be private and there are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Debi's memory, donations are requested to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, 695 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.buckmillerthurstonmengacci.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 17, 2020.

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Kathleen Aldrich

August 11, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Kathleen Aldrich

August 25, 2020

I had the pleasure of knowing & working with Deb. She was a wonderful person & will be will be greatly missed. I also have known her mom Sandra for many years. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 24, 2020

Dan, we were so very saddened to hear the news about your mom's passing. Harrison always spoke so highly of her and what a wonderful kind person she was. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. The Proch Family.

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Lin

August 18, 2020

I will miss Deb everyday. She was not just a great boss but also a friend. We always found something to laugh at when we needed to. I will miss her voice and the fun times we had. My prayers for her family.

Nicole

August 18, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I had only just begun to get to know Deb but what a joy she was to work with. I will miss her. My mother also passed recently on 8/7 I feel for you all. Sending love and condolences.

Linda Accuosti

August 18, 2020

I am so very sorry to hear about Deb’s passing. I worked with Debi before retiring and loved working with her. We always made sure to have some fun while working.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dan and Sandy as you go through this most difficult time.
Linda Accuosti

Spenser Pringle

August 18, 2020

Our deepest sympathies to Daniel and family. Debi was such a kind, positive person and we can’t imagine the loss you are all feeling. Please know we are thinking of you all.
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Tammy Dennis

August 17, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you and your family

Phil W

August 17, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Hackerman and Happy family. I still recall Deb’s refulgent smile from our time together at the Hartford office in Southington.

Dawn Miceli

August 17, 2020

The Miceli family is so sad to hear of Deb's passing. Dave and Dan - llease know that we are thinking of you both during this difficult time and sending prayers. God Bless.

The Rappi Family

August 16, 2020

Our deepest sympathy for You Sandra and Daniel and Chris. We all cared deeply for Debbie.

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