Oswald D. "Red" Lewis, 95, of South Windsor, died Friday (January 2, 2004) at home. Oswald was born in Springfield, MA and lived most of his life in South Windsor. He had worked at Royal Typewriter of Hartford retiring in 1972. Oswald was a member of the National Guard for many years and had been a member of the State of Connecticut, 1st Co., Governor's Horse Guard. Oswald is survived by three nieces, Susan Rivera, Cheryl Tambling and husband Thomas, all of East Windsor and Wendy Lantieri and husband, Vincent of Manchester; two nephews, Dwight French Jr. and wife, Darlene of West Palm Beach, FL and James French of East Windsor; a sister-in-law, Marjorie French of East Windsor; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and a special friend, Rosemary McDaniel. Oswald was predeceased by a brother, D. Stuart French. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the J. M. Bassinger Funeral Home, 37 Gardner St., East Windsor. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery, South Windsor. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Conn Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington 06111.
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Anna Bongiorno
January 7, 2004
When I first started at 1GHG, LT was always there to set up the shooting range at pistol/rifle practice. I was so impressed at how much he supported the troop, even at that age!!!! I hope I can contribute as much.
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