Zigmund M. Garbiel

GARBIEL, Zigmund M. Zigmund M. Garbiel, 65, of Newington, died unexpectedly on Thursday, (September 9, 2004) at home. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Wegerbauer) Garbiel for 38 years. Born in New Britain, he was a Newington resident for the past 37 years and was a member of St. Mary's Church. Mr. Garbiel graduated from Berlin High School, class of 1958 and attended Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford, graduating from the Paier School of Art, Hamden in 1962. He was employed by Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Co. for 25 years, retiring as an Art Director in 1991. Mr. Garbiel was a 3rd & 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3884 and served on their Board of Directors for four years. He also was a member of the Polish American Club. Zigmund enjoyed woodcarving, gardening and the beach, but most of all he loved seeing his three children and playing with his four grandsons. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he leaves his son Zigmund Matthew Garbiel of Brooklyn, NY; two daughters and sons-in-law Melissa Barbeau and Joseph of Hampden, MA, Christie LaBella and Brian of Newington; four grandsons Nicholas and Adam LaBella, Blaise and Justis Barbeau; his brothers and sisters-in-law Randall J. Garbiel and Janice of Waleska, GA, Michael Garbiel and Katrina of Newington; his sister and brother-in-law Lisa Petow and Bruce of Kensington, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog "boomer". His funeral service will be held on Monday, 9 a.m., from Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, 2-5 p.m., at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Foundation, Hoffman Heart Institute, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105. To share a memory with the family, visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com