George Kalber

1932 - 2023

George C. Kalber, age 90, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hartford, CT on July 10, 1932 to George Kalber and Dorothy (Landry) Kalber. He was a longtime resident and businessman of Middletown, CT including Middletown Auto Parts, which was the first NAPA in Middletown. George was a fixture at Bob's Auto Service, proudly serving customers both before and long after his retirement. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force as Airman First Class from 1950-1954. Above all, George was a family man, storyteller, and auto and sports enthusiast. He could often be found hand in hand with his wife cheering on the Red Sox, the UCONN Huskies, and Nascar races. George was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Eric Kalber. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Patricia Wrang Kalber. He also leaves behind two sons, a daughter and their spouses Robert and Trish Kalber of Middletown, Stephen and Kelly Kalber of Middletown, and Michele and Steven Johnson of Middletown, five grandchildren Kristy Kalber, David Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Rebecca Kalber, and Alex Kalber, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by five siblings and spouses Raymond and Terry Kalber of Coventry, CT, Ralph Kalber of Hartford, CT, Marilyn Hewitt of Bellows Falls, VT, Lois and Paul Somers of Ashburnham, MA, and Claire and Richard Dalidowitz of Kensington, CT.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 30, at 10:30am from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 11:30am. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29 from 5-7pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The EJK Scholarship Fund at Xavier High School 181 Randolph Road Middletown, CT or St. Pius X Church 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT.