George A. Olson

OLSON, George A. George A. Olson, 67, passed away on Saturday (September 6, 2008) at HCC at Bradley Campus. He was the beloved husband of Denise (DiNello) Olson. Born in New Britain on January 28, 1941, George was the son of the late Carl and Rose (Sokolowski) Olson. He was a retired employee of the Metropolitan District Commission where he worked for over 10 years. George was an entrepreneur owning several businesses including a ceramics company Wood and Bisque and an automobile repair station in New Britain. George was also a musician and owned the Sound of Life music store and led a band by that same name. He was a trained journeyman tool and die maker and a licensed baker. George was a devoted family man and enjoyed gardening. Although he passed away suddenly and young, it must be said that George enjoyed a full and happy life. George was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. Besides his wife, George is survived by a son Erik and his wife Jennifer Olson of Southington, a daughter Tanya Earley of Chicago, a daughter Stacy and her husband Scott Ebberling of High Point, NC, a brother Richard and his wife Frances Olson of Manchester, a sister Irene Gallo of Plainville, three grandchildren Matthew and Dylan Olson of Southington, Frankie Podrebartz of NC and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday morning from 9-10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Resource Center, 1261 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences and directions.