J. Kevin Schnaars

J. Kevin Schnaars, 60, entered into peace Saturday March 3, 2018.

Kevin was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Dec. 22, 1957. He was an Enfield resident for 30 years where he raised his children, Derek, Phillip, and Rebecca with Deborah Ann Chall. Kevin was employed by United Technologies for over 20 years. He was a coach for many years with the Enfield Soccer Club where he coached his children in the travel programs. He was also a former director for the Kevin Barmak Memorial Tournaments. Kevin enjoyed golf at Copper Hill and was an avid sports fan of Newcastle United Football Club, UConn Huskies, New York Jets and the Boston Red Sox. His dog Kane was an important part of his life.He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen Chambers Schnaars. He leaves behind his beloved family: a son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Jennifer of Enfield; a son, Phillip, and his fiancée, Christine, of Broad Brook; a daughter, Rebecca and partner, Carey, of Enfield; a daughter, Kelly and son-in-law, James Pasinski, of Meriden; and a daughter, Kristine andson-in-law, Stephen Signore, of Killingworth. He also leaves behind his nine grandchildren, Amelia, Emma, Nora, Lilly, Molly, Austin, Hailey, Stephen, and Aubrey. Kevin is survived by a brother, Bruce Zitko and his wife, Maggie, of Manchester; a sister, Terry Abend of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and a sister-in-law, Chris Zitko of New Jersey. Kevin was predeceased by his mother, Linda; and a brother, William.

Kevin's family would like to thank the nurses at Hartford Hospital for the exceptional care given to him.

Funeral service will be held Friday, March 9, 11 a.m. at Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield. Burial will follow in Hazardville Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Thursday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Dana Farber Institute Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849-168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

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www.brownefuneralchapels.com