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Lawrence Hutnick Obituary
HUTNICK, Lawrence S. Lawrence S. Hutnick, 77, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Marie Hutnick, passed away on Wednesday (January 31, 2007). He was born in Hartford. He was a retired teacher and guidance counselor in the Wethersfield School system. After retirement he continued to find joy in teaching tennis. His athletic accomplishments were many and in a number of different sports. This included playing professional baseball, many tennis rankings in New England for doubles, and his latest passion, the game of golf, which he enjoyed most with his daughter Felicia. In 2002 he was inducted into the Hartford Public High School Athletic Hall of Fame. A veteran of the Air Force and a Trinity College graduate, he returned to his alma mater to coach tennis for two seasons. During retirement Larry started baking pizza and pies. Many of his friends came to enjoy his famous pizza and apple pies, which he often personally delivered. Larry touched an incredible number of lives; from the children he was a mentor to, to the many students who called him "Coach." He loved his family and the people he called friend. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lori; a son, Steven Hutnick; a daughter and son-in-law, Felicia Hutnick and John Kaiser; his sister, Pauline Hurlbut and his brother, Steve Hutnik. He loved his grandchildren and will be missed by Sarah and Lauren Hutnick, and Alexis, Stephanie and Teresa Kaiser. Memorial donations may be made to: HPHS Sports Hall of Fame, c/o Hartford Public School, 55 Forest St. Hartford, CT 06105, Attn: Elizabeth Gunn. Calling hours are on Sunday, February 4 from 2-5 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St. in Wethersfield on Monday February 5 at 10 a.m. The burial will be private. For online condolences and directions please visit www.desopo.com.
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Caesar Rossitto
March 4, 2007
With deepest sympathy to your family....Caesar and Lorraine Rossitto and the staff of CROSS AUTOMOTIVE.
Susan Falvo
March 3, 2007
Dear Marie: Frank and I were so sorry to hear that Coach had passed away. As you know, I was very fond of him, and especially enjoyed our recent banter at the Club on those special occasions. He was a wonderful teacher, and if it hadn't been for him, I never would have mastered that math class!! I'll miss him greatly. I'm so sorry for your suffering and loss. It is a loss for all of us. Susan and Frank Falvo
Rick and Sandra D'Angona
February 27, 2007
Larry and Lori,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father must have been quite a guy to have such a terrific family.
joanne dimarco
February 10, 2007
dear Marie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know all too well what you are going through. God Bless - JoAnne DiMarco
Bruce and Julie Eads
February 8, 2007
We are so sorry for the Hutnick family. You are in our thoughts. It was our great pleasure to have met Larry on his trips to California. We have been fortunate enough to be good friends with his son Steve who is proudly carrying on the family tennis legacy.
James Benedict
February 8, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was a role model for so many athletes in the greater Hartford area. He will be dearly missed
Bruce Pribram
February 5, 2007
With fond memories and deepest concolences,
Bruce Pribram (WHS '66)
Jane Powell
February 5, 2007
My dear Marie,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I didn't know Larry well, but I do know what an inspiration he was to all who knew him, and what a blessing he was to you and yours.
Years have passed, but the memories are still vivid of the great times you, Corrine, I, and all had at Oakwood. I still remember Felicia being my first dinner guest when I moved to Florida 23 years ago.
Please know, Marie, my heart is with you and your family during this trying time. I know you will be strong because you are. My very best.
Tom Wolf
February 5, 2007
To the Hutnick family,my sincerest sympathy to your entire family.My memories of Larry go back many years when I was in his algebra class at WHS;to working with him in the Weth.Rec.dept..My fondest memories are teaching and playing tennis both with, and against him (I preferred playing tennis with him...).He so cherished his family and their successes;and he will surely be missed.-Deepest regrets to all.
Sue Fonoti (Falk)
February 4, 2007
Dear Hutnick Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had Larry for math in the late fifties. I was never much of a math student, but he did his best for me. Thanks to him, I'm still able to help kids at my middle school who are just venturing into algebra. He was passionate about his teaching and I consider myself fortunate to have gained from his knowledge and patience. With deepest sympathy,
Tom, Donna, TJ and Krista Dillon
February 4, 2007
Larry, Lori and family
It is with great sadness that we learn of your dad's passing. Certainly he will be missed by his immediate family and those that knew him as a teacher, counselor and wonderful man.
While we also enjoyed the pie contest (altough we still think it was fixed :) )the memory I have for some reason is that of our trip to your cottage. Not only for the great time we had with you and Larry and Marie but for that boat trip. I remember returning from it and found your dad hard at work trimming the bushes around the front yard. I thought that was kind of odd but did not give it too much thought until later. I realized that one of his favorite things was helping other people. He had done that his whole life and this was just another example. I am sure you know that better than us.
Our thoughts are with you.
David and Anne Geller
February 4, 2007
Dear Hutnick's,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was such a wonderful guy. My kids, Alexa and Haley, took outdoor Tennis lessons with Larry in Glastonbury. In fact, they took their last lesson with with him this past December 29 - he said it was the latest into the winter he had ever taught an outdoor lesson. They really enjoyed learning the game from him. It was the only lessons they enjoyed attending. He will be missed.
Jerry Hyland
February 4, 2007
Condolences to all families. I knew Larry in Air Force and had mny fine discussions and lots of laughs. He will be missed.
Joseph & Linda Dunne Garro
February 3, 2007
Our sincere condolences to the Hutnick family. We are very sad to read of his passing. Mr. Hutnick was our guidance counselor, and Joe's tennis coach. We will always remember him. WHS class of '67.
Bill Piechowski
February 3, 2007
Larry and family:
My condolences at the loss of your husband, father, father in law and grandfather. Although I knew Larry for a relatively brief period of time, I will always remember your Dad as a supportive,positive and decent human being. It was to his credit that he had such an extensive network of family and friends. "Coach" wil be sadly missed by all. Bill Piechowski
Carole Bisaccia
February 3, 2007
Dear Marie-
I imagine heaven has the epitome of guidance counselors! He was a great friend to both of us and always a laugh to Stretch. God bless you and your family. Love
David Batson
February 3, 2007
Dear Hutnick Family:
Thoughts and prayers are with you all, with fond memories of days in Wethersfield and at Pine Acres. Condolences from both myself and our family.
Sincerely,
David Batson
Jimmy Galinsky
February 2, 2007
41 years ago I watched the first Super Bowl Game...At our familiy's dear friends house, the Hutnicks. I was so excited,I never forgot it. Not so much about the game but the fact that the Hutnicks the first people we knew that had a color television set! Your family has been dear friends for so long. Your Dad has such wonderful qualities,fun loving, generous, competitive, and quietly confident,a class act! He was my guidance conselor at WHS as well. I think he taught everyone in my family how to play the great game of tennis. I will always remember him fondly.
Paul and Marsha Aloi
February 2, 2007
The Hutnick Family
Please accept our prayers at this time. Larry was a Teacher, Coach, Friend and more recently a good neighbor. He will be fondly remembered.
Cathy Magennis Wyatt
February 2, 2007
Dear Mrs. Hutnick, Steven, Larry, Felicia and families,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss, our love and hearts are with you now and always.
I am also eternally grateful to have known such a fine and lovely man. He was many things to me: Neighbor. Father of my first crush. Father of my first baseball instructor (Felicia taught us baseball - everything her Dad taught her - for 5 cents a lesson, what a deal). He was the man who introduced my children to tennis when we returned from London, and they remember his lovely words of support in every stroke they take today. He was the man at our door, with an apple pie in his hand and a soft knowing smile, when my Mom passed so quickly.
Mr. Hutnick will always be part of our hearts and souls, for all his many wondrous ways of sharing his love.
Xoxoxo
Cate Magennis Wyatt
Jean Kaiser, Jeffrey & Michael Wernert
February 2, 2007
To the Entire Hutnick Family - we're sending you all awesome prayers and hugs during what feels like a tough time in your lives. Know that he'll always be with you in your hearts and will stop in every now and again, to watch your tennis match or golf game. It sounds like he led a very exciting life - and wants you to do the same!
Many, many blessings to you all -
Jean, Jeffrey and Michael
Artie & Lynda Watson
February 2, 2007
To the Hutnick Family - Our deep, deepest condolences to you all. Artie always referred to Larry as a "bull" - always slapping Artie on the back with a huge smile. He will be missed. Sincerely, Lynda and Artie (Buzz) Watson.
Jane (Rushforth) & Paul Schaefer
February 2, 2007
Dear Marie & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Larry was our wonderful math teacher in the mid 1950's & very encouraging. His spirit & smiles were a delight. He was Paul's wonderful JV Basketball coach & is much remembered. Warm wishes. (WHS'60 & '58)
Greg Kelly
February 2, 2007
Larry Jr. and the Hutnick family,
Larry will be greatly missed. He was a great tennis coach, friend and inspiration. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Greg
Tim & Denise Lewis
February 2, 2007
Larry, Lori, and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We know that God will encircle you with His love and strength.
Jeff Nordgren
February 2, 2007
I wish to send my condolences to the many members of Larry Hutnik's family. I knew him well through tennis, especially on the Pine Acres courts. I will always remember how, through one example during one doubles match, he showed me how to "use my head" while playing tennis.
George Galinsky
February 2, 2007
To the Hutnick family... Hi, this is George Galinsky, not only did I take tennis lessons from Larry, but he was also my guidance counselor at WHS. I have very fond memories of both experiences because of his sharp wit and caring nature. My daughter Jenna and my wife Nicholina have also both met Larry as Jenna took tennis lessons from him too - last year. Jenna always came home saying how much she loves "Larry", and she called him her third grandfather. Since we moved to North Stonington, she's been endlessly complaining that no tennis instructor could ever match up, and she's not the type to complain. Jenna got a kick out of the way he joked with her and treated her like an adult. She is only 13. We think the value of their relationship went way beyond "tennis" thanks to Larry. Our sincerest thoughts are with you all at this time. The Galinsky Family.
Robert Galinsky
February 2, 2007
Mr. Hutnick, Coach, was always an upbeat positive influence for me as young person growing up. My memories as a child were of this big happy man, always moving with strength and determination. It was a great example to have growing up. There was always a sense of pride within Mr. Hutnick and it was contagious, making me proud to be around him and proud of my own accomplishments. His influence is still strong years and years later.
Andrew Galinsky
February 2, 2007
Growing up at Pine Acres Swim and Tennis club there were certain “celebrity” families that people just loved to be around. The Hutnicks were one of everyone’s favorites because of they all always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I remember Larry Hutnick teaching tennis and also being part of fun, good times, and happy memories many including myself had summers in the 60’s and 70’s.
Maureen O'Brien
February 2, 2007
Dear Lori and Sarah and Lauren and Larry,
I am so very sorry to hear about the death of you father/grandfather. May wonderful memories help you through this sad time. If I can help in any way please let me know.
Diane (Lavallee) Wolak
February 2, 2007
Mr. Hutnick was one of my favorite teachers in Wethersfield High School back in the early 60's. I'm sure he will be missed. My sympathies to the family.
NANCY WALKER
February 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathy & prayers go out to the Hutnick family. He will be missed here at Wethersfield Country Club.
Board of Governors WCC & Friends
Phil Coons
February 2, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Larry was a wonderful man and a great example on the tennis court. He never failed to offer a helping hand, a little piece of advice. He will be missed.
susan ventres
February 2, 2007
Dear Marie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Our Love to you all
Mark and Suzie Ventres
Amy Twill
February 2, 2007
I had the pleasure of getting to know Larry ten years ago, through Sunday morning tennis, on the Glastonbury courts. He always had a positive attitude--encouraged you to do your best--and made tennis fun for me again. He touched alot of people. My condolences to his entire family.
Sincerely,
Amy Twill Beilman
Maria (Castillo) Phillips
February 2, 2007
My condolences to the family of Larry Hutnick....he was my guidance counselor and had become a friend during my years at Wethersfield High School....I am a graduate of 1973 and thanked him in my year book for the help he gave me in making it through those high school years...though I never saw him after graduation I thought of him often...he now walks with God....
Karen Lipski
February 2, 2007
Marie, Larry, Lori and family:
Our deepest sympathy in the your loss. We will never forget Larry's pie and the contest. Our prayers are will you always. Love, Roger and Karen Lipski
Angela Harrington
February 2, 2007
Our family will miss him greatly especially our sons who have known him for threes years playing tennis and Nicolas and Tomas will know there back hands as the Hutnick back hand. There mother Angela will miss the great conversations and help on how to raise boys. Thank you we will always think of him passing by the Pfeffer court on Neipsic. Our thoughts are with the family always.
Ed Fisher
February 2, 2007
Marie, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Larry. He will be sadly missed.
Jay Orduz
February 2, 2007
I only knew Larry for a short couple of years. Through the game of tennis. However I liked Larry dearly, and will keep him in my thoughts forever and miss him. My condolences to Larry Jr. and the rest of the family.
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
February 2, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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