Victor H. Arduini

Victor H. Arduini Sr. 76 of New Britain passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 with his family by his side at the Msgr. Bojnowski Manor in New Britain. Victor was the son of the late Paul and Domenica (Valleriano) Arduini of New Britain. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict during which time he served in the Air Force, stationed in Japan.

Prior to his retirement, Victor worked in the automotive industry for over 40 years as a manager of Auto Parts at Acme Auto Supply in New Britain. Victor was an avid sports fan and proud supporter of the Boston Red Sox. He loved to play the guitar, a trait he passed down to his eldest son Victor Jr., who to this day continues to play in his father’s footsteps. Victor also loved to cook with flair. Cooking was a way to keep his family together; “Famiglia” meant everything to him.

Victor is survived by his three sons, Victor H. Arduini, Jr. and his wife, Lorie of Portland; Michael D. Arduini and his wife, Doreen, of Bradenton, FL and Robert P. Arduini and his wife, Cindy, of Southington .

Victor was a beloved grandfather and will truly be missed by his grandchildren, Jillian, Steven, Nicholas, Hayley, Hannah, Lindsey and Chelsey.

Victor is also survived by his devoted sister, Gloria A. Arduini and his brother, John F. Arduini both of Plainville. In addition Victor is survived by his niece, Mary Bolduc and her husband, Richard of Newington, and his great niece and nephew Jennifer and Timothy Bolduc.

Victor was predeceased by his eldest brothers, Frank W. Arduini and Albert J. Arduini. Victor was proud of his family and was beloved by his brothers and extremely loved and cared for by his sister, Gloria to whom he was forever grateful. “Dad you will be missed but you are with famiglia and we will see you again”

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM the New Britain Memorial &Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain (directions: I-84, right off #37, 1 ½ miles on right) followed by a funeral liturgy at 11:30 AM at St. Ann Church. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be Monday, May 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the administration and staff at Msgr. Bojnowski Manor for the exceptional care and compassion given to Victor during his stay. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Msgr. Bojnowski Manor, Pulaski St. New Britain, CT 06053

To share a memory with the family please go to www.newbritainsagarino.com.