Jeffrey A. Menzel

Jeffrey Menzel Obituary

MENZEL, Jeffrey A. Jeffrey A. Menzel, 58, passed away on Friday, (February 2, 2007) in New Britain after a long illness. Born June 25, 1948 in Hartford, he was the son of Paul and Dorothy (Harvey) Menzel of Farmington. Jeff was employed by Hoffman Porsche/Audi of East Hartford for over twenty years and reached the status of top salesman a number of times. He also leaves his wife, Mary Gail Menzel of Columbia and her family, his sister and brother-in-law Susan and Michael Johnson of Farmington and his brother and sister-in-law Richard and Lydia Menzel and nieces Laura and Kathryn of Wake Forest, NC. Jeff also leaves his aunts Eleanore Menzel of Avon and Dorothy Menzel of Massachusetts, aunts and uncles Irene and Ken Harvey of Farmington and Doris and Harold Carlson of Farmington and numerous cousins. There will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's name to Bethany Lutheran Church, 1655 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06107 or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), P.O. Box 370614, West Hartford, CT 06137-0614. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes Inc.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Menzel

14 Entries

Mark Conley

February 26, 2007

I knew Jeff for about 10 years and leased 2 Audis from him. I am in the restaurant business and Jeff had a true passion for good food and wine and always took time to share his personal experiences with me and even sent me restaurant reviews from the NY Times that he thought I would appreciate. We always enjoyed talking about our dining experiences and the industry. He was a nice man with a big heart and a warm welcoming smile. I will miss our restaurant conversations and more than that will miss him. I send my deepest condolences to his family at their time of loss.

Marlene Zychowski

February 22, 2007

Jeff Menzel was a friend and co-worker of mine at Hoffman Auto Group for 20 years. Jeffrey adored the Audi brand, (knew it inside and out) and his profession. I will always remember the way he proudly showed me his exceptionally creative photographs of his trips to Europe. He was a talented individual, unique, truly one of a kind. He will be missed. My condolences to his entire family.

kenneth rome

February 18, 2007

to jeff,s family i would like to express my deepest sympathies on his passing even though i only knew him briefly from sharing computer time at the library or kinko,s i will miss him alot i always found him to be friendly and caring and not adverse to giving much needed help and advise i only hope that you will take comfort in the fact he become a friendto many that cared about him even if as me only knowing him as briefly as i did sincerely ken rome

grace Solivan

February 18, 2007

Jeffrey came into my life with such generosity of heart, and spirit. He will be remembered always as a reason to put aside ego and instead extend a hand of caring to as many as we can. Life is too short to be lived alone. Thank you for what you have taught me Jeff!
May he truly rest in peace.

Craig and Mary Millstein

February 12, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Steve Sicklick

February 9, 2007

Like Jeff, most of my working years have been spent in the automobile business on Connecticut Boulevard. Lots of people have come and gone over the years and a very few have stayed and treated their automotive career as a profession. Jeff was one of those people. He knew his business and was very professional at what he did. I don't know this for sure but in the early 90's when Audi was having problems with "sudden acceleration" and sales plummeted Jeff hung in there. Who knows, without him sticking it out, Audi may have permanently disappeared from Connecticut Boulevard. This is how I will remember him and I will miss seeing him on the Boulevard.

Patrick Jalbert

February 8, 2007

I learned of Jeff's passing a couple of days ago. Along with my wife Caroline we extend our deepest sympathy to his family...He was a man of Character which is increasingly hard to find today...

Larry, Darcy & Zoe Fiano

February 7, 2007

We were saddened to hear about Jeffrey. We
knew him for over 15 year as clients of his at Hoffman. Jeffrey was a man of integrity and merit. He was congenial and always took the time to share in friendly conversation. May those of you he left behind find comfort in the love of family and warmth in your fond memories of him. Good-bye old friend and may God bless, you will be missed.

Nelson Riner

February 7, 2007

I lost contact with Jeff, after I left my part time position with WMAS/WHVY Radio in the 70's. I remember Jeff as a true gentleman, and someone who took great pride in his career successes.

Jim Shanahan (Shannon)

February 5, 2007

I was hired by Jeff at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in the late '70's. I will always remember his standards of excellence and professional integrity.

Lonni and Sue Leroux and Peter Ohlweiler

February 5, 2007

We'll miss a good and old friend, but we will always remember him.

Keith Tellar Hoffman Audi

February 5, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve and Melissa Gilligan

February 5, 2007

We are deeply saddened to hear of Jeffrey's passing. We have so many fond memories of Jeffrey while travelling to Germany for Porsche and Audi related functions. We would like to express our deepest sympathy.

Ed Anderson

February 5, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing I am sorry to say I have not seen Jeff since graduation but will always remember good times in our school years. FHS Class of 66

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