Robert M. Welz

July 3, 1938 - May 22, 2008

Robert Welz, 69, of Kensington, husband of Carol Bugay Welz, passed away Thursday May 22, 2008 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. A New Britain native, he lived in Kensington since 1950. Bob was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1956, and was employed at Liberty Industries in Berlin for 30 years, retiring in 2005. A member of the Kensington Congregational Church, he was active with the church food booth at the Berlin Fair for 20 years. An avid reader and fisherman, he served on the board of directors at the Berlin Free Library and worked part-time there for 7 years. Besides his wife Carol, he leaves a son, Brian Welz and his wife Greta of Plainville; a daughter, Lisa Rivers and her husband Frank of Berlin; five grandchildren, Morgan, Chad, Connor and Jackson Welz, all of Plainville and Mitchell Rivers of Berlin; several nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend, John Torello of Rocky Hill. He was predeceased by a brother, Alphonse Welz and a sister, Irma Kalog. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 31, 2008 11 AM at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Avenue, Kensington, CT 06037. Burial will be in South Burying Ground, Kensington at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kensington Congregational Church or to the Berlin Free Library, 842 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT 06037. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by "clicking" GUESTBOOK at the bottom of the page.