Roland E. Antil, 87, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully February 22, 2018, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph V. and Claire (LeBlond) Antil. He was the owner operator of Roland’s Supermarket in Tolland for 13 years. He previously worked for Top Notch Supermarkets, Stop & Shop and started his career at Freddy’s Market in New Bedford. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Roland was a long-time parishioner of Saint Rose Church in East Hartford and was a devoted catholic man. Family was his number one past time, he enjoyed everything to do with family and loved and cherished his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandson. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his antique 1936 Ford Cabriolet. He won many trophies in the car shows he entered and participated in many area parades. He was a member of the East Hartford Knights of Columbus, the former East Hartford Elks Lodge, and a passionate member and Director of the Connecticut Food Association. He was a real people person and will be fondly remembered as “Roland from Toland” at Roland’s Supermarket by customers and industry associates. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Eva “Emma” (Ferreira) Antil, his loving sons, Jeffrey and Margaret Antil of Vernon, Michael and Cheryl Antil of Tolland and George and Louise Antil of Cape Coral, FL, his two sisters, Monique Nerbonne of Taunton, MA and Sister Aline Antil of Tampa, FL., his brother Robert Antil of New Bedford, MA, his six grandchildren Sandra Vanderpool, Peter, Danny, Zachary, Blake and Brandon Antil, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Mark Antil in 1978. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 10AM from the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, followed by his Liturgy of Christian Burial 11AM at St. Rose Church, Church St., both in East Hartford. Burial is private. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Tuesday February 27, from 4PM-8PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Vernon Manor, Recreation Department, c/o Brenda Abrams, 180 Regan Road, Vernon, CT 06066. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkand whitney.com
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