Sigmund GARREY Obituary

GARREY, Sigmund

Sigmund "Siggy" Garrey, 89, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Constance (Recanatini) Garrey for 62 years, died, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family Thursday, (March 21, 2013). He was born in Hartford son of the late Alexander and Blanche Gidzinski and had lived in Wethersfield since 1952. Siggy was an entrepreneur, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Wayne Garrey of CA., Robert Garrey of Wethersfield and Rick and his wife Denise Garrey of Wethersfield, two daughters, Janet Garrey of Wethersfield, and Cindy Garrey Neshko and her husband Ray of Winsted, a brother, Daniel J. Gidzinski of Cromwell and a sister, Jennie Guze of Newington, six grandchildren, Jamie, Cassie, Alex, Josh, Sara, and Taylor, his former son-in-law, Gary Pilczak of Wethersfield, several nieces, nephews, and many close and loving friends. The family would like to thank all his care givers for their compassionate care. He was predeceased by a son, Kenneth A. Garrey.
The funeral will be Monday, March 25, 2013, with a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 56 Hartford Ave., Wethersfield, (everyone is asked to go directly to church). Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be Sunday, 3-7 p.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Sigmund GARREY

11 Entries

Lori Schroll

March 28, 2013

Dear Mrs. Garrey, Janet, Cindy, Rick, Rob & Gary,
I am so sorry for your loss, I just found out. What a wonderful man Mr. Garrey was, I will always remember his jokes and his contagious laugh. My/our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Brian, Lori, Alexandra & Alyssa Schroll

March 26, 2013

Connie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ronnie & Charlene

carol skarzynski

March 25, 2013

Connie and Family: Siggy was a larger-than-life man. If only kindness is truly remembered he will not be forgotten. The greatest thing is he did it with a punch-line! Thank you for the thoughtfulness you two have shown me throughout my life. With love, Carol Skarzynski

Donna Rini

March 23, 2013

'Uncle Ziggy' was such a fun, caring man. Our parents were such good friends! As Alice would say, 'Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end.
We'd sing and dance forever and a day.
We'd live the life we choose.
We'd fight and never lose.
Those were the days, oh yes, those were the days! '

Michele Lavoie

March 23, 2013

Dear Rick, Denise, Sara, Taylor and Josh, and the entire Garrey family. I am saddened to hear about the passing of your father and Grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all; I pray you find comfort in sharing memories with family. He will always be with you in your hearts.

Tammy Figueiredo

March 23, 2013

Although my family and I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Garrey a couple of times, he made a great, big impression. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family, (Janet/Gary/Cassie/Alex). May you find peace in the great memories you share of such a special man. All our love, The Figueiredos

Ron DeJohn

March 23, 2013

Dear Rick,

I noticed the passing of your Dad...we want you to know that our prayers are with you & your family. You have our deepest sympathy.

Mark, Pam, Mark and Carly Brooks

March 23, 2013

We have been so blessed to have Siggy as our neighbor and friend for so many years. Siggy was always there with a joke to make us smile and always there with a new product to make us rich! He welcomed us into his wonderful family as he did to everyone he knew. His kind, loving and funny spirit will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to Connie, Rick, Janet, Cindy, Rob and the rest of the family. We love you.

Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield

March 23, 2013

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Kathe Amaio

March 22, 2013

Connie, Wayne, Cindy, Janet, Rick and Rob, You know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,as always. Siggy was a very special person...always trying to make everyone, even stangers, laugh and I, for one, have many of the things he touted over the years that were going to make my life easier and him rich! He as one of a kind and the world was a better place for him having been in it, I hope you can find some comfort in that. I love you all! Kathe