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Martin TRACHTENBURG Obituary

TRACHTENBURG, Martin

Martin Trachtenburg, 90, of Avon, husband of the late Joan (Moessner) Trachtenburg, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton. He was born January 5, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Anna (Shalita) Thrachtenburg and had lived in Windsor Locks prior to moving to Avon in 1959. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Boise from 1943 until the war ended. Mr. Trachtenburg was the President of Vulcan Radiator Co. for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1982. He was a member of FAVARH in the 60's and was involved in little league. Martin enjoyed fishing, baseball, Cape Cod vacations and helping others. He is survived by his son, Marc Trachtenburg of Avon, his daughter, Lise Trachtenburg of Avon; two brothers, Harold Trachtenburg and his wife Carolyn, and Leonard Trachtenburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Richard Trachtenburg.
There are no calling hours and burial will be in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to FAVARH, P.O. Box 1099, Canton, CT 06019. Please visit Martin's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 17, 2011.

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Bob Pakenas

October 17, 2011

You don't know me but I was 16 when I started working at Vulcan Radiator on Capitol Avenue. My father was Louis Pakenas a forman in the shop and worked for Earl Faye who worked for Mr. Trachtenburg (Marty). I worked there summers while going to UCONN and this lasted until 1964 when I entered the Air Force. When I returned home in 1968 my father still worked there and eventually got sick and passed away. During his illness and hospital stays Marty continued to have his checks delivered to my mom and this continued for a time after he died. I can't adaquately express how grateful we were for this kind, thoughtful act. My brother and I went and personally thanked Marty, but it obviously was not forgotten. My mom and brother have also passed away and my wife spotted Marty's obituary and let me know. I just wanted to add to the warm caring memories you have of Marty.
May God richly bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
bob pakenas

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