Harold S. Chick

Harold S. Chick, 91, of Mystic, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010, at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Mystic.
Born in Kittery, Maine, he attended the South Portland school system, and was the son of the late John Harold Chick and Elizabeth (Peterson) Carver.
He was a 1968 graduate of the Connecticut School of Banking and the School of Real Estate Appraisal Class of 1972.
On November 24, 1944, Harold married his beloved wife, Elizabeth Piazza. Sadly, she predeceased him in May of 1999. Harold resided in Mystic for over 60 years.
Harold spent most of his working years in the banking field. He began his career with the former Hartford National Bank. He joined the Groton Savings Bank in 1962, which merged with Chelsea Groton Bank where he served as Vice President up until his retirement in 1983 after 21 years of service. Although he retired from his position, Harold continued to work for the bank for many more years, eventually retiring in 2000.
Over the years, Harold was involved in many civic organizations. He was past Treasurer of the Pawcatuck and Mystic chapters of the American Cancer Society, the Pawcatuck branch of the Salvation Army, past Treasurer of the Stonington Tri-Centennial Scholarship Fund and the Mystic Community Center. He was also a member of the Pawcatuck Lions Club. In addition, to his civic clubs, Harold was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching the UCONN Women's Basketball games.
He leaves his two daughters, Janice Modon of North Stonington and Judith Vitali and her husband Rino, of Old Lyme; five grandchildren, Carrie Modon of Mystic, Steven Modon and his wife Tracy, of Portland, Sean Vitali and his wife, Denise, of Oakland, Calif., Kevin Vitali of Plaistow, N.H., and Keith Vitali and his wife Alexis, of East Haddam, Conn.; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Luke and Rowan Vitali and Ryan and Cade Modon.
He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Ronald Modon.
A celebration of Harold's life will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, with Funeral Celebrant Patricia A. Moody officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27, Mystic.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stonington Tri-Centennial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 333, Stonington, CT. 06378, or to Apple Rehab, c/o Resident Council, 28 Broadway, Mystic, CT. 06355.
The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to share an online message of condolence.