Charles H. Hathaway, Jr., 81, of Vernon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family on August 19, 2019. He was born in Hartford, a son of the late Charles H. and Josephine (Rotchford) Hathaway. He was a communicant and devote member of St. Junipero Serra Parish, Church of St. Francis of Assisi. He was a proud Firefighter for the Town of East Hartford for 18 years, later he worked at the former Heldmann Tool Supply Company for 20 years before his retirement. He was an ardent golfer, enjoyed reading especially the Wall Street Journal and enjoyed watching the Hartford Whalers. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family and being “Poppy” to his grandson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dolfina (Rinaldi) Hathaway, his devoted son Charles H. Hathaway III and his wife, Angela, and his grandson Charles H. Hathaway IV, two sisters-in-law, Rita Longo and Anne Fornabi; a brother-in-law, Nicola Rinaldi and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his in-law’s Rocco & Jennie Rinaldi. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff and doctors at Saint Francis Hospital and Cancer Center.
Calling hours will be Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00pm -7:00pm at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Funeral services will be Friday, August 23,2019 at 9:30AM at the funeral home, followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM at The Parish of St. Junipero Serra, Church of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Rd., South Windsor. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the American Cancer Society at donate3.cancer.org or by contacting the local office in Rocky Hill at 825 Brook St, I-91 Tech Ctr, 203-379-4700. For more information, to view Charlie’s Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
