He could make a friend in moments, and leave an impression for a lifetime. Alexander Anthony Suprin, age 98, forever young at heart, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He joins his wife Eleanor (Dombrowski) Suprin among the angels and saints. Al was born December 16, 1922 in Poland and emigrated as a boy to grow up learning, loving, and working in his hometown of New Britain. His steadfast faith and his belief in the importance of education lead him through his life. He joined the Marines and served in the Pacific theater through end of WWII.
Always the playful leader of the gang, he had a variety of interests that created so many precious memories. The family's lakeside cottages were the center of many special times. He so enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, snorkeling, dart playing, golfing, ice skating, grilling, and reading.
He inspired a century of card games (especially cribbage, pinochle and setback), sports (especially his beloved Yankees), songs (Oh, how he played the harmonica!) and dancing with Eleanor, who was unquestionably the love of his life.
While vigorously pursuing these endeavors, he found time to support his family as a fireman for the city of New Britain for 25 years, an electrician, and an engineer at New Britain General Hospital for 10 years.
Al is survived by his son, Paul Suprin (& Kathy), his son, Mark Suprin (& Jill), his daughter Gail Suprin-Peplau (& Steve), and his daughter Lenore Carlone (& Mike); his 7 grandchildren Melissa Suprin, Alexander "Alex" Suprin (&Sierra), Rachel Harris, Christopher Bulawa, Kayla Suprin, Amanda Carlone (& John Opalenik), & Valarie Carlon; 6 great-grandchildren Ryan Suprin, Matthew and Natalie Hynek, Nicholas Harris, Brennan Bulawa, and Eleanor "Nora" Suprin, a brother, Stanley Czuprinski; as well as many many other family and friends who will miss him dearly
Calling hours will be held at New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 9:30-10:30am. A Funeral Mass will follow at St. Maurice Church, Wightman St, New Britain at 11:00am. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The House of Heroes, 3342 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 or Rebuilding Together, 200 Myrtle Street, New Britain, CT 060
New Britain Memorial Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain, CT 06053 is entrusted with arrangements. For an online memorial please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com
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