Ronald Brauman

Ron was born in Hartford on May 25, 1933, the son of the late Albert Brauman and Esther (Atlas) Brauman. He grew up in Waterbury and was a 1951 graduate of Crosby High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served during the Korean War until his discharge in 1956. After his military service, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New Haven. He married the late Janice Lazaroff on May 31, 1959 in New Haven. She passed away February 10, 1999.

In 1959, he moved to Norwich and began his career in sales working for his uncle at Atlas Builders in Franklin where he eventually became his uncle’s business partner. In 1982, he purchased Treat’s Pools and Spa’s in Uncasville, and was there 7 days a week until illness forced him to retire. He was a member of the Beth Jacob Synagogue. Ron loved his family, but especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a lifelong Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching Westerns on tv. Ron will be remembered by his family, friends, and customers for his off-color jokes and life advice. He was a friend and mentor to many.

Ron is survived by his daughters Stacy Gould of Norwich and Elissa Brauman of E. Hartford, sisters Phyllis Crumb and Janet Rasin, both of Norwich, by his grandchildren Rachel Wynn and her husband Troy Turnwald of Queens, NY, Allison Gould of Danvers, MA, and Bryan Wynn and his wife Darien of Ft. Bragg, NC, and their children Zackaryas and Holden, by his brother in law Steven Lazaroff of Manchester, CT, nieces Karen Crumb of Norwich and Kim Rasin of New York, and by many cousins.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his nephew Mark Crumb.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 New London Turnpike at 1pm. Burial will follow at Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery #3, 62 Middle Rd. in Preston. Masks will be required at the funeral service.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ronald Brauman’s memory may be made to Beth Jacob Synagogue and Hartford Healthcare at Home Center for Hospice.

The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.