Richard L. Lockery

Richard L. Lockery, 83, of New Britain, widower of Jane (Gatti) Lockery, died Oct. 16, 2010, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain campus.

A New Britain native and longtime resident, he was also a former Plainville resident. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he was employed at Fenn Manufacturing in Newington for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1995. Golf was his passion, he was an avid golfer at Stanley Golf Course.

He is survived by two sons, Richard R. Lockery and his wife, Nancy, of Sedona, Ariz.; and Alan Lockery, of Waterbury; two daughters, Karen Giacobini-Lockery, of New Britain; and Nancy Lockery, of Windsor, N.Y.; two sisters, Judy Klopp and Vivian O'Dell, both of New Britain; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Ann Lockery, of Newington; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, Jane, he was predeceased by five brothers, Howard, Robert, Norman, Donald and Kenneth Lockery.

The funeral was held Oct. 19, 2010, at Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457.