Arvid G. Lindberg

Arvid G. Lindberg, 88, of New Britain, departed this life on Thursday July 21, 2011 at Newington Healthcare Center. Son of the late Nils and Louise Luchsinger Lindberg, he was the beloved husband of sixty three years of Victoria Rose Bianco Lindberg. Arvid served his country during WWII, in the 8th and 15th Air Corps as a ball turret gunner on a B24 Liberator. He completed 26 missions, was forced down twice and rescued both times by Yugoslav partisans. A lifelong resident of New Britain, he worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Southington for 30 years. He was also a member of the SVEA Social Club for many years, serving as president, vice-president, and recording secretary. Arvid was a communicant of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in New Britain and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed sharing his catch with family and friends. He was also a life-long stamp collector and was a voracious reader of history. In his retirement, he was able to pursue his passion for building furniture, especially bookcases. Besides his wife Victoria, he leaves; a son, William Lindberg and his wife Anna of Newington; a daughter, Rosemary Lindberg also of Newington; a sister-in-law, Jane Jackson of Wisconsin; a granddaughter, Cyndi Pryzbek and her husband Rob of Newington; two great-grandsons, Spencer and Declan; a special niece, Mary Fusari of New Britain; and several other nieces and nephews. Arvid was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur Luchsinger and Thomas Lindberg, and a sister, Leona Jackson. His family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Newington Health Care Center for the excellent care and concern Arvid received during his stay. His family is especially grateful to Joan Schoenherr for her love and care given to Arvid and his wife at home. Funeral services are Monday 9:15 AM at Carlson Funeral Home 45 Franklin Square, New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1755 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06053. Entombment with military honors will be in St. Mary Mausoleum. Calling hours are Sunday 5 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home. Memorial donationis may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church or to the Connecticut Humane Society, Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by "clicking" ADD CONDOLENCES at the bottom of the page.

Arvid G. Lindberg

July 27, 1922 - July 21, 2011

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July 27, 1922 - July 21, 2011

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