Raymond M. Venberg

July 22, 1933 - June 15, 2013

Raymond M. Venberg, 79, of New Britain, husband of Susan Norris Venberg, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly Saturday at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, Ray graduated from New Britain High School class of 1951 and served with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a printer at the New Britain Herald for 42 years, retiring in 1993. Ray was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in New Britain; was a volunteer at the New Britain Museum of American Art; and was a member of the Donau Club and the Quartette Club, both in New Britain. Besides his wife Sue, he leaves three daughters, Pamela Anderson and her husband Bryan of New Britain; Lori Roop and her husband Jon of Falls Church, VA; and Sharon Poinelli of Hartford; a brother, William R. Venberg, of Louisville, KY; three beloved grandchildren, Tiffani Poinelli, Erika and Kyle Anderson; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services are Thursday 10 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 295 Arch Street, New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospital For Special Care Manes&Motions Program, 2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053-9965 or to the New Britain Industrial Museum, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by "clicking" SEND CONDOLENCES at the bottom of the page.