Harold Chapman Jr

Harold W. Chapman Jr.
Worked at Century Brass

PROSPECT — Harold Walter Chapman Jr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was the husband of Joyce (Atwell) Chapman.

Mr. Chapman was born on Aug. 8, 1933, a son of the late Harold and Loretta Chapman. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Century Brass for many years and retired from Superior Fork Lift in Wallingford. Mr. Chapman was a member of Prospect Congregational Church and a long-term member of Good Sam Camping Club. He enjoyed traveling the U.S. with his wife in their motor home, loved fishing, watching NASCAR, the UConn Huskies, and spending time with family.

Besides his loving wife, Joyce, he is survived by six daughters, Karen Strumski and her husband, Jeffrey, Dorothy Soden, Corine Lindsey, Lisa, Tammy and Barbara; and one son, Harold Chapman. He is also survived by three sisters, Lorraine Roy, Edna Violette and her husband, Paul, and Margaret Smith. He was predeceased by his two brothers, James and Clifford, and two sisters, Shirley Feltnar and Joan Clement. He will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and one great-grandson.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Rte. 69, Prospect. The burial service will be in Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.