Sidney George Trusty Jr.

Sidney George Trusty, Jr., was one of six children born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 2, 1948, to the union of Sidney and Geneva (Harris)Trusty. Sid attended Atlantic City High School, Atlantic City Vo-Tech and Atlantic City Community College. Upon coming to Connecticut, Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), employed Sid where he began his career as a Lead Mental Health Worker. Sid retired from CVH after over 30 years of service. In 1991, Sidney married the love of his life, Berlyn Marie Watkins of New Orleans, Louisiana. Sid was a faithful member of the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, New Britain, CT., under the leadership of Rev. Michael Noble & Rev. Alfred Smith. In 1992 Berlyn left The First Baptist Church of Hartford and joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church to be with her husband. Sid was very much involved with the prevention and use of substance abuse meetings. Sid facilitated classes involving Co-dependence. After 15 (fifteen) years together at St. James Baptist Church Sid and Berlyn became members of The First Cathedral under the pastorate of Archbishop LeRoy Bailey, Jr. where he was a dedicated member of the Diaconate ministry and taught the Men's Sunday School class for many years. He also collaborated with the Eagles Ministry as well as a member of the Valor Ministry at The First Cathedral. On a lighter note, Sid was particularly meticulous in his wardrobe selections, but he "loved his jeans." Two of his most loved hobbies were bowling and billiards. He not only loved to play Pool, but he also competed professionally, winning many awards and trophies. Sid loved basketball, football, baseball and let's not forget about tennis. His basketball team, the New York Knicks and his baseball team was the New York Yankees. After a brief illness, on Monday June 30, 2025, at 12:37 AM God called Sid to his eternal rest with Him. He is predeceased by his Parents: Sidney & Geneva (Harris) Trusty; Brothers: Maurice & Leroy; and a Sister: Saundra Trusty. Sidney leaves to cherish beautiful memories-A Beloved and Devoted Wife, Berlyn, (For almost 34- Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 13, 2025). Four Children: Monia of Lithonia, Georgia), Omar (wife Laura) Millville, New Jersey), NiKole, of Hartford and Aaron, of New Britain. Two Brothers: Jerome Trusty and Ronald, Sr., (Mildred) Trusty of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey & Two Grandsons: Kamren & Jacob of Hartford Two Sisters-In-Love: Cynthel Watkins-Rambo, New Orleans, Louisiana & Louise Watkins of Hartford, Nephews: Ronald Trusty, Jr., Anthony Trusty, Ramar Trusty, and Rameal Trusty, Nieces: Sheila (Tonja) Nelson, Terri Watkins, Kim Watkins, Myliena Trusty, Alliyah Trusty, and Tyhisha Trusty, and Great Nieces Jazmin, Randi, Ashley, Kayla & Baylen Timberlake, Great Nephew: Corey all of Hartford, CT and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends who will miss him and honor his memory of love and care for others. Sid's Crew: Renette, Dolores & Jimmie, Edna, Jacqui, Josie, Carol of Connecticut Valley Hospital. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sidney, please visit our floral store.