Carl Ernest Gustafson

Carl E. Gustafson, 78, of 80 Whitney Street, East Hartford and formerly of Wallingford, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home. He was born December 10, 1943, the son of Carl and Eileen Gustafson of Stoneham, Massachusetts. Carl graduated from Lyman Hall High School class of 1961. He resided in Wallingford for many years before becoming a resident of East Hartford. Prior to his retirement, Carl was employed by Pratt & Whitney for many years, working at the North Haven and East Hartford facilities. Carl was also a certified ASA Softball Umpire and called games for the Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Club softball league for many seasons. He also was employed part time as the night manager at the Aircraft Club as well as a parking attendant at the Aircraft Club for many of the UConn football games that were played at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. He was also a longtime loyal fan of the UConn basketball teams as well as the Boston Red Sox. Carl was an avid car enthusiast, having built and raced stock cars and drag cars when he was younger.

Carl is survived by two daughters, Erica Gustafson of Waterville, Maine and Janelle Gustafson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his granddaughter Jessica Stetson of Fairfield, Maine and great- granddaughters Veda, Blake and Salem also of Fairfield, Maine; his brothers Robert and his wife Linda of Kensington, NH, Neil and his wife Geri of Pelham, NH, and David and his wife Debbie of Marston Mills, MA. He was predeceased by a brother Bruce E. Gustafson of Reading, MA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Calling Hours celebrating Carl’s life will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.