Arnold R. Reckert

January 28, 1935 - October 2, 2018

Arnold R. “Busty” Reckert, Jr., 83, of Cary, NC, passed away Tuesday (October 2, 2018) at his home. Born in New Britain, son of the late Arnold Reckert Sr. and Lydia (Schneider) Reckert, he was a former longtime California and Florida resident before moving to Cary, NC. Arnold was a US Army Veteran and a graduate of the University of CT in 1960. He was a Systems Manager for Sanwa Bank in California where he worked for 28 years, retiring in 1995. He was a former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Newington. Surviving is his brother, Peter Reckert and his wife Florence of Cary. NC; his sister, Janet Knaus of East Lyme; a brother-in-law, Stephen Lishnak of West Hartford; 8 nieces and nephews; many grandnieces and grandnephews. Arnold was predeceased by a sister, Arlyd Lishnak and a brother in law, Robert “Bob” Knaus. Funeral services are Tuesday (October 9, 2018) at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial with military honors will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Tuesday morning 9:30am to 10:30 AM at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1655 Main Street Newington, CT 06111. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com