Born October 10, 1931 in New Britain, he was the son of the late Henry J., Sr. and Florence (Mongillo) Badgley.
He was affectionately known by his family as “Brud or Ski”. He was a veteran of the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 82nd Infantry Air Borne Division. He earned several medals and badges including, 3 Bronze Stars, Parachutist badge, combat infantryman’s badge and a National Defense Service Medal.
After the war he returned home and married the love of his life Madeline “Maggie” Cioffi on July 10, 1954.
He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail man for many years until his retirement. Ski loved to play the saxophone and was in the army band and continued playing in small gigs. He also loved doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife Maggie, he leaves his children, Deborah Sylvain of St. George, UT, Sandra Maino and husband Jeff of Southington, Daniel Badgley and wife Kathy of Southington, Alicia Shirreffs and partner Dr. Gary Bailey of Grand Rapids, MI and William Badgley; five grandchildren, Jimmy, Jake, Zach, Cody and Michael. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Joyce DellaVecchia and three brothers, Richard, Donald and Miles.
Services for Henry will be private. His family has entrusted the arrangements with the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com
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