Charles Francis Dana, 82, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Mary (Cooney) Dana, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield, MA to the late Carleton and Pauline (Gravelin) Dana.
Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather who leaves a legacy of caring, compassion and respect for all. He graduated from Cushing Academy, received his undergraduate degree from UCONN and his JD from the UCONN School of Law. He was a proud Veteran, serving in the Army during the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Irish American Home Society, formerly serving as President. Charlie served for many years as co-chair of the East Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade committee along with Sheila Tuller. He was honored as East Hartford Town Marshall and in 1993 was a Deputy Marshall of the Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Parish and a devoted fan of the Red Sox, UCONN Huskies and the New England Patriots. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Charles is survived by his wife Mary of 56 years; his children, Edward Dana and his wife Diana Filiano, Mary Chahoud and her husband Nicolas, Anne Dana, Margaret Dana Conway and her husband Declan and Geoffrey Dana; his grandchildren, Jimmy, Shelia, Maggie, Sean, Gillian, Patrick and Clare; his sisters Katherine Bienvenu, Lynn and husband, Joseph Bolis and many nieces and nephews, dear friends and extended family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM, on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at St. Mary’s Church, 15 Maplewood Ave., East Hartford CT 06108, burial with full Military Honors will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 4 to 7 PM, at Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford CT 06108.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, or St. Mary’s Church Food Pantry. For more information or leave online condolences, please visit www.callahanfuneral.com
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