Frederick E. Morgen

Frederick E. Morgen, 84, of Plainville, beloved husband of Anita Scapellati Morgen, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Haven, the son of the late Sigurd P. and Titus O'Keefe Morgen, he was raised in New Britain attending schools there. He was a graduate of Williston Academy, Northhampton, MA, and Hamphill Diesel Engineering School of New York. He was a resident of Plainville since 1960. Frederick was a 6 ½ year veteran of the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Wars serving in the South Pacific aboard LST 1053 and aboard the aircraft carrier the USS Oriskany in the Mediterranean. Returning to New Britain, he worked at and retired from the Fafnir Bearing Company after 37 years in 1989. In addition to his wife, Anita, he is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Nancy and William Selnau of Bristol, CT and Patricia and Richard Hart of Burlington, CT; his sister-in-law Frances Murphy of Bayside, NY and his brother-in-law and his wife, Albert and Esther Scapellati of Kensington, CT; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Scapellati also of Kensington. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Frederick was a 66 year member of South Congregational Church in New Britain, serving on several committees as an usher, deacon and senior deacon. His community involvements included the Plainville Historical Society, Friends of Plainville Public Library, Adelphi Lodge 63 and was very active as a co-leader with his wife as Senior Girl Scout Troop Leader, CT Yankee Girl Scout Council, the largest membership in the state at the time. Frederick's favorite hobby, as a Master Craftsman, was making several pieces of furniture for family and friends including 6 grandfather clocks as well as renovations to the home he shared with his loving wife of 56 years. The family wishes to thank the VNA of Central Connecticut, Dr. Catherine Holmes, and special neighborhood friends, work associates, and family for their care, support and compassion. Funeral services with military honors will be held Thursday 11 AM at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Carlson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "Add Condolences" at the bottom of this page.

Frederick E. Morgen

December 6, 1926 - May 1, 2011

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December 6, 1926 - May 1, 2011

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