George W. Agnelli, Sr., 88, of East Hartford, loving husband of 54 years, died unexpectedly on Tuesday (October 30, 2018) after a brief courageous battle with leukemia. Born in East Hartford on Belden Street on May 27, 1930, a son of the late Felix and Virginia (DeRobertis) Agnelli, he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. George was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1947 and attended Accutron Watch School and Hamilton Watch Schools.
George began his professional career at J.H. Anderson Jewelers, Main Street, East Hartford at the age of fourteen. He later became the Owner and Operator of the jewelry store and had maintained that role until his death. It was his love of making model airplanes that brought him to Anderson Jewelers. After working on his parents fruit orchard on McKee Street in East Hartford, he would walk to Anderson Jewelers and buy the balsa wood needed to build his airplanes. George took great pride in his work and was passionate about watchmaking and was devoted to his jewelry store providing the best customer service to all who chose to shop there. George was a proud member of the East Hartford Rotary Club for over 50 years where he served as Vice President and President. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award three times for his hard work, dedication, and generosity to the community, and as a leading force to every fund raising event sponsored by the Rotary. George was known as the "King" of Duck Race ticket sales and other raffles. He was also a member and founding father of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus-Rev. J.C. Martin Council #3901 in East Hartford. A devout Catholic, George was also a communicant and supporter of St. Christopher Church, East Hartford.
George was a long-time avid golfer, and loved sports cars and always owned one or two. He was a member of the former Valley Sports Car Club in Springfield. He also loved family gatherings, parties, and parades. George enjoyed his vacation trips with his wife and family and spending time together down at the Connecticut shoreline. George will be most remembered for being kind and compassionate to all he met, and having a joke ready at his fingertips always with a twinkle in his eye.
Along with his beloved wife, George is survived by a son, two daughters, six adored grandchildren, a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, many cousins and friends, as well as several dedicated employees who he considered family. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by dear friends who started his career, Viola (Chapman) and John Herbert "Andy" Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Phillip Chenette of Newport News, VA, John Chenette of Wakefield, RI.
Full obituary published in The Hartford Courant on Nov. 2, 2018
George began his professional career at J.H. Anderson Jewelers, Main Street, East Hartford at the age of fourteen. He later became the Owner and Operator of the jewelry store and had maintained that role until his death. It was his love of making model airplanes that brought him to Anderson Jewelers. After working on his parents fruit orchard on McKee Street in East Hartford, he would walk to Anderson Jewelers and buy the balsa wood needed to build his airplanes. George took great pride in his work and was passionate about watchmaking and was devoted to his jewelry store providing the best customer service to all who chose to shop there. George was a proud member of the East Hartford Rotary Club for over 50 years where he served as Vice President and President. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award three times for his hard work, dedication, and generosity to the community, and as a leading force to every fund raising event sponsored by the Rotary. George was known as the "King" of Duck Race ticket sales and other raffles. He was also a member and founding father of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus-Rev. J.C. Martin Council #3901 in East Hartford. A devout Catholic, George was also a communicant and supporter of St. Christopher Church, East Hartford.
George was a long-time avid golfer, and loved sports cars and always owned one or two. He was a member of the former Valley Sports Car Club in Springfield. He also loved family gatherings, parties, and parades. George enjoyed his vacation trips with his wife and family and spending time together down at the Connecticut shoreline. George will be most remembered for being kind and compassionate to all he met, and having a joke ready at his fingertips always with a twinkle in his eye.
Along with his beloved wife, George is survived by a son, two daughters, six adored grandchildren, a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, many cousins and friends, as well as several dedicated employees who he considered family. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by dear friends who started his career, Viola (Chapman) and John Herbert "Andy" Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Phillip Chenette of Newport News, VA, John Chenette of Wakefield, RI.
Full obituary published in The Hartford Courant on Nov. 2, 2018
George W. Agnelli, Sr., 88, of East Hartford, loving husband of 54 years, died unexpectedly on Tuesday (October 30, 2018) after a brief courageous battle with leukemia. Born in East Hartford on Belden Street on May 27, 1930, a son of the late Felix and Virginia (DeRobertis) Agnelli, he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. George was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1947 and attended Accutron Watch School and Hamilton Watch Schools.
George began his professional career at J.H. Anderson Jewelers, Main Street, East Hartford at the age of fourteen. He later became the Owner and Operator of the jewelry store and had maintained that role until his death. It was his love of making model airplanes that brought him to Anderson Jewelers. After working on his parents fruit orchard on McKee Street in East Hartford, he would walk to Anderson Jewelers and buy the balsa wood needed to build his airplanes. George took great pride in his work and was passionate about watchmaking and was devoted to his jewelry store providing the best customer service to all who chose to shop there. George was a proud member of the East Hartford Rotary Club for over 50 years where he served as Vice President and President. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award three times for his hard work, dedication, and generosity to the community, and as a leading force to every fund raising event sponsored by the Rotary. George was known as the "King" of Duck Race ticket sales and other raffles. He was also a member and founding father of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus-Rev. J.C. Martin Council #3901 in East Hartford. A devout Catholic, George was also a communicant and supporter of St. Christopher Church, East Hartford.
George was a long-time avid golfer, and loved sports cars and always owned one or two. He was a member of the former Valley Sports Car Club in Springfield. He also loved family gatherings, parties, and parades. George enjoyed his vacation trips with his wife and family and spending time together down at the Connecticut shoreline. George will be most remembered for being kind and compassionate to all he met, and having a joke ready at his fingertips always with a twinkle in his eye.
Along with his beloved wife, George is survived by a son, two daughters, six adored grandchildren, a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, many cousins and friends, as well as several dedicated employees who he considered family. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by dear friends who started his career, Viola (Chapman) and John Herbert "Andy" Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Phillip Chenette of Newport News, VA, John Chenette of Wakefield, RI.
Full obituary published in The Hartford Courant on Nov. 2, 2018
George began his professional career at J.H. Anderson Jewelers, Main Street, East Hartford at the age of fourteen. He later became the Owner and Operator of the jewelry store and had maintained that role until his death. It was his love of making model airplanes that brought him to Anderson Jewelers. After working on his parents fruit orchard on McKee Street in East Hartford, he would walk to Anderson Jewelers and buy the balsa wood needed to build his airplanes. George took great pride in his work and was passionate about watchmaking and was devoted to his jewelry store providing the best customer service to all who chose to shop there. George was a proud member of the East Hartford Rotary Club for over 50 years where he served as Vice President and President. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award three times for his hard work, dedication, and generosity to the community, and as a leading force to every fund raising event sponsored by the Rotary. George was known as the "King" of Duck Race ticket sales and other raffles. He was also a member and founding father of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus-Rev. J.C. Martin Council #3901 in East Hartford. A devout Catholic, George was also a communicant and supporter of St. Christopher Church, East Hartford.
George was a long-time avid golfer, and loved sports cars and always owned one or two. He was a member of the former Valley Sports Car Club in Springfield. He also loved family gatherings, parties, and parades. George enjoyed his vacation trips with his wife and family and spending time together down at the Connecticut shoreline. George will be most remembered for being kind and compassionate to all he met, and having a joke ready at his fingertips always with a twinkle in his eye.
Along with his beloved wife, George is survived by a son, two daughters, six adored grandchildren, a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, many cousins and friends, as well as several dedicated employees who he considered family. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by dear friends who started his career, Viola (Chapman) and John Herbert "Andy" Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Phillip Chenette of Newport News, VA, John Chenette of Wakefield, RI.
Full obituary published in The Hartford Courant on Nov. 2, 2018
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