Udo Ernst

Udo Ernst, of East Granby, passed away on May 17, 2022 in Krefeld, Germany. He was born the youngest of four boys in Reichenstein, Germany to Walter and Margarete Ernst. He immigrated to America in 1966 , planning to only stay for three years. After falling in love with the USA he never left. He and his wife Brigitte raised their family in Manchester, Tariffville and East Granby. Udo worked as a tool maker at Hamilton Standard. He enjoyed bike riding, boxing, all cars, dancing, road trips , jazz/zydeco music, hot food and travel. His idols included Muhammad Ali and Lois Armstrong. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, optimism and zest for life! He leaves behind his son Oliver Ernst of Krefeld, Germany his daughter and son in law Susanne and Peter Vignati of Bloomfield and his grandsons Eric, Andrew and Patrick. He also leaves behind his partner Ingrid Kohler and his brother and sister in law Micheal and Brunhilda Ernst, all in Germany. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Horst and Ingo Ernst. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date. Donations can be made in Udo's name to the Fildelco Foundation in Bloomfield, CT .