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CHAMPAGNEY, Henry Joseph
Henry Joseph "Hank" Champagney, 90, of West Suffield, beloved husband of Mary (Feeney) Champagney passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke, MA on July 21, 1923 son of the late Henry and Evelyn (Demers) Champagney and lived in West Suffield most of his life. Henry served in the Navy during WWII as an Aviation Ordinance 2nd class. He was a crewman on a Lockheed PV-1 Patrol Bomber in the Pacific Theater. He was employed at General Electric as a draftsman until his retirement in 1982. Henry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved being around his family. Henry enjoyed many years playing hockey, first at AIC and then with the Springfield Riflesand later years with the Speed Limits, Michelob Masters, Make It in Massachusetts, Burbank Skates and NY Commuters. His most memorable times were playing at the Snoopy Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rose, CA. for 25 years. Besides his loving wife Mary of 69 years, he is survived by two sons Henry and his wife Laura Champagney of Greenback, TN; Christopher Champagney of Amesbury, MA; two daughters Karen and her husband Thomas Cebula of Northford, CT; and June and her husband David Derench of Manchester, CT.; his grandchildren, Jan Cebula, Kerry Grunder and her husband Ben, Jill Sommo and her husband Louis, Colleen and Melanie Derench; his great grandchildren, Britney, Kirsten, John, and Sara Cebula, Ava Bonapace, and Louie Sommo. He was predeceased by his son John.
Relatives and friends may call at the Heritage Funeral Home 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, on Monday, October 14, from 10-12 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 12 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Suffield. As many of you know Henry loved Congamond, therefore, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Restoring Congamond (CRC), P.O. Box 117, West Suffield, CT 06093. Please visit Hank's "Book of Memories" at www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com for online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry CHAMPAGNEY
November 13, 2013
Dear Mary and all; I just heard through the "grapevine" that Hank passed. I am so sorry about this. You were always special to me - and wonderful neighbors. I have not been home since John died three years ago, and have not kept up much. My deepest sympathy to you - a super wonderful, and certainly patient man. Judy sweatland
Susan (Glynn) Swor
October 29, 2013
I grew up with the Champagney family at the lake. From Hank's parents, brother and wonderful Mary my life wouldn't have been the same without all of them. On the ice or on the water, Hank always had a smile that made you happy.
October 15, 2013
Sending our condolences from the Lucille Gemme Family.
October 15, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
October 14, 2013
Dear KC and Family,
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Ellyn & Brad
South Addison, ME
October 13, 2013
Karen, We are sorry to hear this news. I very much enjoyed talking to your father at the lake when I was a teenager. He was areal nice person. Love Maury and Annette
Charlie O'Dowd
October 11, 2013
There are a lot of old out-board engines that will miss your your touch back to life. A good defenseman is hard find, not to mention a good friend and patient teacher. The dressing room will be a lot emptier without you. You are a legend.
Susan Civitelli
October 11, 2013
Jill & family,
Keep your memories in your heart and he will live there forever.God bless all of you.
Love you,
Mrs C
October 10, 2013
I'll miss you Hank. You were a great teamate and a super friend. Save a spot for me at the blueline.
Rusty
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