Anthony Arthur La Querre

April 3, 2017

Anthony Arthur La Querre of West Hartford, CT passed away on April 3, 2017, at the age of 93. He was born in Meriden, CT on June 4,1923, he graduated from Assumption and served as a cryptographic technician in the US Army during WW II. He had a brief career on the West Hartford Police Force before joining the Southern New England Telephone Company, he then went on to become owner of Forest Colonial and Highlands Package stores for over 40 years. A sports enthusiast he played semi–pro football and was an avid golfer. Tony met the love of his life, Carmella Guglielmo La Querre on a blind date, which was postponed for 4 years due to WWII. For the next 70 years they were truly partners in life, from being in step on the dance floor to raising a family that had its own special blessing. His joy in life was his family. It gave him the greatest pleasure to have his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all those who called him Uncle Tony, together at the lake. He was dedicated to his son Michael who had special needs and passed away in 2015. Michael was always by his side weather in the boat or riding the bicycle built for two. Besides his wife Cam, he leaves his daughter Linda Nawrot and husband Bichop, his son Jerry and wife Marie. His grandchildren Christine and Nichole Nawrot, Kelsey and Jared La Querre, Jared’s wife Rebecca and their children Rocco and Sorren. Tony was a patient, gentle, generous man who had a boundless love for all not just those lucky enough to call him family, 1.2.3. Donations may be made in his honor to Harc (a private, non profit agency which supports people with intellectual disabilities), 900 Asylum Ave., Hartford, Ct 06105 www.harc-ct.org Funeral Mass and Services were private.