Howard F. Zimmerman, 78, of Glastonbury, husband of over 46 years to the late H. Patricia (Derr) Zimmerman, passed away suddenly on Wednesday (December 28, 2011). Born in Hartford on September 27, 1933, a son of the late Leon and Madeline (Fuller) Zimmerman, he had resided in East Hartford for several years prior to moving to Glastonbury in 1968. Howard was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1951, and worked in the Investment industry for most of his professional career. He was a long-time member of South Congregational Church, East Hartford where he was on the Board of Trustees. An outgoing individual, Howard enjoyed being with others and talking to them. He was also an avid golfer and loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox. Howard is survived by his son, Steven L. Zimmerman and his wife, Noelle, of Glastonbury; a brother, Harry Zimmerman and his wife, Kathy, of Waterbury; his mother-in-law, Heloise (Snook) Derr of East Hartford; a brother-in-law, R.A. ""Mike"" Derr and his wife, Janet, of East Hartford; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial service celebrating Howard's life will be Saturday (January 7, 2012) at 11 a.m. at South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford with Rev. Al Turner officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford on Friday (January 6th) from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Howard's name may be made to the American Cancer Society , 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
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