Samuel H. Worthen

Samuel Haberly Worthen (80) of Niantic passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022 with his family by his side. Sam was the son of Albert and Katherine Worthen. He was born in Tarrytown, NY and grew up in Ithaca, NY alongside his four siblings, Albert, Carol, John and Katherine.

Sam attended Ithaca High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. Sam earned his BA from St. Lawrence University, where he played football for the Saints and was a member of Beta Theta Phi fraternity. During his time at St. Lawrence he developed many lifelong friendships.

Sam worked for almost fifty years in the insurance industry, spending most of that time at the Hartford

Insurance Company as a Commercial Lines Marketing Manager. His career brought him from Buffalo, to

Syracuse and then to Connecticut where he remained. Sam’s outgoing and friendly personality led to much

success in his career.

Sam was the father to Samuel Christopher Worthen (Tammy), Joseph Worthen (Lori), David Worthen and Rachel Nelson (Thomas), grandfather to Paul, Michael, Joseph, Sarah, Rosie, Samantha, Abigail and James and great-grandfather to Griffin and Gillian. Sam loved his family a great deal and took pleasure in being surrounded by them whenever possible. He loved the holidays when his entire family would gather together. These are memories all will hold near.

Sam was an avid sports fan and could tell you any stat you needed to know about any player or team. As a long-time member of the Tallwoods Men’s Club, he enjoyed many days with family and friends on the links. He followed UConn athletics, any golf tournament, the Red Sox and his beloved Buffalo Bills. Sam will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at the Hideaway Restaurant on September 10, 2022 at 4:00 sharp, in honor of Sam's notorious punctuality. In Sam’s memory you may wish to consider donating to your favorite charity. Arrangement with Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, Niantic.