Paul John Henzler

Paul John Henzler, 75, of Bloomfield, beloved husband for 50 years of Mary Ann (Greno) Henzler, passed unexpectedly from a stroke on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Paul was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Howard and Grace (Schubert) Henzler. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and earned his Master's Degree from Michigan State University. Paul was employed with Traveler's Insurance Company as a Casualty Actuary and retired after more than 40 years of dedicated service. He was a faithful communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield, serving as sacristan for a number of years. He was a life-long Buffalo Bills fan, still awaiting their Super Bowl win. More than anything, Paul was devoted to his family near and far. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will fondly be remembered as a kind and caring man. Some of his family's best memories are from vacations at The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, NH, climbing Mt. Monadnock, participating in the annual bocce and shuffleboard tournaments, but most of all playing board games with friends every summer for the last 34 years. He loved being active and outdoors; some favorite activities were cycling, gardening and hiking. When traveling, he enjoyed planning a full itinerary of vacation excursions. Paul's greatest joy was his granddaughters. Since the first one was born, Tuesdays and Thursdays were always reserved as family days. He was fully engaged in his interactions with them, bringing a playfulness that you wouldn't see in him otherwise. He created elaborate games and activities that focused on each child. Every holiday had its special traditions and he delighted in making them unique. In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, he is survived by his daughters, Caitlin Spatcher and her husband David of Bloomfield, and Lauren Henzler of West Hartford and her partner Paul Norko; his granddaughters, Rowan, Hayden, and Vivian Spatcher; his brother, Gary Henzler and his wife Sheryl; and nephew, John Bradley Henzler; as well as other relatives and friends. His family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 9:30-10:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Friends of Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd., West Granby, CT 06090; or a charity of your choice.